mercredi 15 janvier 2020

Assistant Professor


Description: Assistant Professor, Human-Animal Interactions in the Animal Behavior program
Starting Date: September 1, 2020
Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behavior, Anthrozoology, or a related field, or D.V.M. with expertise in these areas required.  Preference will be given to candidates with a documented record of excellence in teaching and with interest and experience developing certificate programs in Training Animals for Therapeutic Interventions (undergraduate level) and Integrating Animals into Therapeutic Practice (graduate level, in collaboration with graduate programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or other disciplines).
Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach or co-teach some combination of the following courses:  The Science of Animal Behavior (with lab); The Human-Animal Bond; Animal Assisted Interventions; Introduction to Canine Care, Behavior & Training (with lab); Advanced Skills in Canine Management & Training (with lab); Animal Assisted Interventions Capstone. Teaching opportunities in the University’s general education curriculum, which has a strong emphasis on culture, are likely. Active scholarship leading to publication focused on animal training, the human-animal bond or animal assisted interventions is expected.  Additional responsibilities may include supervision of Animal Behavior internships, academic advising, program development, program assessment, and other service to the Animal Behavior Program, the College, and the University.   
Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor (60% teaching, 20% scholarship, 20% service). This position is eligible for tenure. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
The Department: The Animal Behavior Program is housed within the Department of Life Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. The interdisciplinary program combines coursework in Biology and Psychology and supports approximately 100 undergraduate majors. The major is growing rapidly and interest in animal-assisted interventions is high at the University and among several community partners. Students and faculty in the department are active in field and laboratory research, study abroad programs, and internships. We have a strong relationship with our local Humane Society.  The Department of Life Sciences has a full-time laboratory coordinator. Carroll University has recently completed construction of science teaching and research laboratories on campus as well as at the Prairie Springs Environmental Education center.

The University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive institution grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness.  Carroll offers graduate programs in a number of Health Science fields as well as in Business, Software Engineering, and Education.

Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3000 full-time and 500 part-time students. The University, though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) statement of teaching philosophy as Word or PDF format attachments in an email with the subject line “Faculty Position:  Human-Animal Interactions" to facapp@carrollu.edu. Final applicants will be asked to submit graduate transcripts and three letters of reference. EOE