Assistant Professor Tenure-Track in Meat Science

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor Tenure-Track in Meat Science in the Department of Animal Science.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Animal Science or closely related discipline from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or research background in meat science, or related fields.
• Experience as a faculty member in a department with a PhD in Animal Science.
• Experience and documented success in securing extramural funding and mentoring graduate (MS and PhD) students.