Assistant Professor of Practice (Livestock)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 23, 2024

Assistant Professor of Practice (Livestock)
Posting Number	req19197
Department	Animal&Biomedical Sciences-Ins
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Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Tucson Area Farms
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona invites candidates to apply for the position of an Assistant Professor of Practice in Livestock Judging/Animal Science. The hired faculty will be involved in the teaching of various courses for the Animal Sciences major and will also be the Coach of the University of Arizona Livestock Judging Team. Livestock judges are important ambassadors for agriculture and influence countless youths and adults. This is a 12-month, year-to-year, non-tenure eligible faculty position, Instruction (65%), Extension (25%), and Service (10%). This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Teaching responsibilities include: Recruit high school and transfer students to the UA Animal Sciences and Judging programs Coach the UA Livestock Judging Team and compete at national and regional contests Procure and manage livestock utilized for judging and other teaching purposes Teach the following courses: Introduction to Competitive Livestock Judging (ACBS 297b, 2 units) Junior Livestock Judging Team (ACBS 396a, 2units) Senior Livestock Judging Team (ACBS 496b, 2 units) Other Animal Science courses in the candidate's area of expertise Extension responsibilities include: Coordinate state and regional 4-H/FFA livestock judging contests Host a summer judging camp for high school students Serve as official judge at fairs and other livestock shows This faculty member may also help develop new courses and activities that will contribute to increase student enrollment, retention, and degree completion Other duties may be assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of livestock judging Demonstrated integrity, honesty, and good sportsmanship in competitive events Demonstrated skills in verbal and written scientific communication
Minimum Qualifications	M.S. in Animal Sciences or equivalent Minimum two or more years of experience working in Livestock Judging Experience teaching university-level courses in Animal Sciences Possess a valid driver's license upon employment and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. in Animal Sciences or equivalent Evidence of coaching success in competitive Livestock Judging
Rank	Assistant Professor
Tenure Information	Career-Track (CT)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40+
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$75,000 - $82,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Duane Wulf dmwulf@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/13/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please note: For your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Interest (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot) Statement of Coaching/Teaching Philosophy (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot) Names and contact details for three references (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot)
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