mardi 20 juin 2017

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Full -tim e Equine Science Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis The Department of Animal Science invites applications for a full -time Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment (LPSOE) in the area of equine science. This academic year , 9-month position is comparable t o a tenure -track assistant professor appointment. LPSOE faculty are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, and scholarly analysis/improvement of teaching methods. Responsibilities: The Department of Animal Science is seeking applicants who will be responsible for teaching both lower and upper division undergraduate equine science lecture and laboratory courses such as ANS 115 (Advanced Horse Production), ANS 125 (Equine Exercise Physiology), ANS 126 (Equine Nutrition), ANS 127 (Advanced Equine Reproduction), and ANS 141 (Equine Enterprise Management). The appointee will ha ve a leadership role in the scholarship of teaching and learning, work with other faculty to develop, implement and assess new pedagogical initiatives, support student internships at the department equine facilities, and develop a successful discipline -bas ed educational research program with a primary focus on equine science. Qualifications : Ph.D. in Animal Science or Equine Science or a related discipline, preferably with postgraduate experience . Other preferred qualifications include documented success in areas related t o equine instruction such as teaching large undergraduate classes, equine education research including experiential learning, the use of evidence -based teaching practices, modern instructional technology, or strategies for effective teaching of diverse stu dent populations. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications : Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/ JPF01659 . The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by July 15, 2017. Required application materials include: curriculum vitae, a description of your research background (not to exceed two pages), statement of current and proposed teaching and science education research (not to exceed four pages), and a statement describing y our past experience and future plans for activities that promote diversity and inclusion. Applicants should provide the names and contact information of 4 references . Additional inquiries should be directed to Professor R.C. Hovey , Recruitment Advisory Committee Chair, Department of Animal Science, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, rchovey@ucdavis.edu . The University of California is an affirma tive action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities. UC Davis is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work -life balance through an array of family -friendly policies, and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Award for gender equity