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Assistant Professor-Companion Animal

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ A two-part statement, not to exceed 2 pages, covering your primary and secondary teaching interests, experience in the classroom, and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level. Please submit this as other documents in the applicant portal.

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

+ Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Justin Luther

Professor and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before May 15, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf.

Posting Details

Position Information

UW - System Position Title Assistant Professor-Companion Animal

Business Title

Major Department Code Animal & Food Science (J043500)

Appointment Type Faculty

FLSA Status Exempt

FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100

Typical Working Schedule

Dependent upon class schedule, university service and scholarly research. University hours are typically Monday – Friday 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.

Hybrid or On Campus On Campus

Position Summary

The Animal Science major within the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences has experienced considerable enrollment growth, serving over 700 students. Forty percent of those students are within the companion animal option. The Department of Animal and Food Science is seeking a nine-month, full-time academic, tenure-track undergraduate faculty position (100% teaching) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests and ability to teach undergraduate courses in animal science with an emphasis on companion animal management and the human-animal bond. Other teaching opportunities may include courses in the core animal science curriculum, companion animal behavior and training, or animal welfare. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Appointment date: August 25, 2025.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 100% Teaching

Primary teaching will include undergraduate courses in companion animal science such as Introduction to Companion Animals, Pets in Society, and Companion Animal Management. Opportunities may also include introductory animal science courses and courses in the core animal science curriculum focused on the disciplines of nutrition, genetics, physiology, or animal welfare, depending on departmental needs, the individual’s interest, educational background and skill level. Additional responsibilities include academic advising to undergraduate students and advising to student organizations and clubs within the department. Active participation is expected in department-sponsored events. The individual will also establish and maintain affiliations with companion animal groups and associations at the local, state, regional, and national levels. After hiring, the individual would be expected to continue to advance their knowledge and level of expertise within the field of companion animals.

The University requires participation in faculty governance and service activities at the departmental, college and university levels. Faculty members are also expected to engage in scholarly activity. Such activities are broadly defined and may include the scholarship of teaching, the scholarship of research, or similar activities. UW-River Falls strives to be a leader in collaborative and undergraduate research; we therefore seek faculty members who have an interest in or experience with faculty-student collaborative research, scholarship, and creative activity.Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through teaching, research grants, internship supervision and other funding sources.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Qualifications (Required):

+ PhD in Animal Science or a related field, or DVM . Applicants who have finished course work and are still working on their dissertation may be considered for a conditional appointment and must complete their PhD within one year of the date of employment.

+ Primary educational/professional expertise in companion animals

+ Professional priority for achieving excellence in undergraduate teaching

+ Strong interest in teaching college-level courses to undergraduate students

+ Strong interest in and ability to provide academic advising to undergraduate students

+ Interest in and ability to advise co-curricular activities such as student organizations, internships, and/or undergraduate research

+ Well-developed and effective oral and written communication skills

Qualifications (Preferred):

+ Documented evidence of successful teaching at the college level

+ Experience, contacts, and involvement in the companion animal industry

+ Education and experience in one or more of the following animal science disciplines: nutrition, behavior, genetics, welfare, or physiology

+ Experience in shelter management

+ Certification in canine behavior and / or training

+ Familiarity with U.S. animal agricultural practices

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AAF01036

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/25/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 04/15/2025

Closing Date 05/15/2025

Applicant Review Date 05/16/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ A two-part statement, not to exceed 2 pages, covering your primary and secondary teaching interests, experience in the classroom, and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level. Please submit this as other documents in the applicant portal.

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

+ Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Justin Luther

Professor and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before May 15, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf.

Legal Notices

EEO Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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