Associate or Full Professor Tenure-Track - Animal/Range Science

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor Tenure-Track - Animal/Range Science in the Department of Animal Science.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, in animal science or range management, including topics of range ecology, livestock production systems, animal nutrition, grazing management, and rangeland conservation.

• Select instructional materials, design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc., and assess student performance, providing timely feedback and evaluating student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

• Foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Engage students in active learning and provide academic support and guidance through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.

• Mentor graduate students (MS and PhD), guiding their academic progression and research projects. 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. Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.

• 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.

• Develop partnerships and work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including landowners, ranchers, state and federal agencies, and private industry.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Animal Science, Range Science, or equivalent discipline from an accredited university.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students to completion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Ability to conduct effective teaching and research activities.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs.