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Job Title

Lecturer, Animal Science

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department of Animal Science & Veterinary Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), a Member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for a highly energetic Lecturer in Animal Science. This position is a Non Tenure-Track, nine-month appointment, with 100% teaching responsibilities (15 credit hours each in the Spring and Fall semesters). The successful candidate will be expected to teach predominately freshman- and sophomore-level animal science courses and laboratories including yet not limited to Introduction to Animal Science, Livestock Management Techniques, Preparation for Animal Ag, etc. , and c oordinate departmental recruiting and retention efforts . Potential opportunities for intercollegiate judging programs exist . A competitive negotiable salary and benefit package will be offered that will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of expertise . Availabi lity for employment by spring 202 6 semester is expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a M .S. or Ph.D. degree in Animal Science from an accredited university. Evidence of successful teaching, livestock handling experience , and / or experience in livestock production management. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Other requirements include a commitment to high standards of academic professionalism and a positive attitude for teamwork .

The Department

The ASVT at TAMUK is an integral part of the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In addition to awarding Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science, with degree emphases in General Animal Science or Pre-Veterinary Animal Science , or Veterinary Technology, a Master of Science degree program in Animal Science is offered in the ASVT department . The Department of ASVT is the largest academic department on the picturesque campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, with 1 5 faculty, and approximately 25 graduate and 500 undergraduate students . It is home to the only Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology program in Texas and the renowned King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management. The 2 50-acre Texas A&M University-Kingsville Farm houses beef cows, meat goats, and hair- and wool- sheep operations , and provides students with hands-on training in basic food animal production management and techniques. The ASVT values innovative teaching, experiential learning, global and historical perspectives, and encourages collaborative endeavors. Additional information about Texas A&M University-Kingsville can be accessed at www.tamuk.edu , the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at www.tamuk.edu/agriculture/index.html , and the Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology webpage is www.tamuk.edu/agriculture/departments/asvt/index.html .

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must submit an application - packet containing :

A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job Description;

A single page teaching philosophy;

Resume or curriculum vitae (CV);

Copies of transcripts; and

Names and contact information of three references

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday ( www.tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External ) to ensure full consideration. A background check is required prior to employment for this position. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Master of Science (M.S.) degree, and other higher education degrees.

Questions can be addressed to:

Dr. Randy Stanko , Chair

Search Committee

11 1 Kleberg Agriculture Building

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202

Phone: (361) 593- 2124

Email: [email protected]

Or

Dr. Tanner Machado, Interim Dept. Chair

Phone: (361) 593-4393

Email: [email protected]

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Equality Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans employer, and all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status are encouraged to apply.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.