Agriculture (Animal Science), Coordinator-Track Faculty
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Job Number: FAC417
Work Type: Coordinator-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Agriculture
Job Title
Agriculture (Animal Science), Coordinator-Track Faculty
Department
Agriculture
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The School of Agriculture at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a 9-month coordinator-track faculty position in Animal Science at the rank of instructor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate is expected to have a working knowledge of animal science curricula. Responsibilities include teaching various undergraduate-level courses in the animal sciences and maintaining an up-to-date curriculum for the animal science high school dual enrollment program. Outreach activities, student mentoring, and university/professional service are further requirements for this position. Duties may also include supervision of undergraduate research projects, student organization advising, and coaching/mentoring undergraduate teams, including the animal science academic quadrathlon team, livestock judging team, and dairy challenge team. Effective teaching, organizational, and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate should be a productive team player and interact well with peers, students, and constituent groups.
For more information about the School of Agriculture and Farm Laboratories, please visit http://www.mtsu.edu/agriculture.
Required Education
An MS or PhD in animal science, veterinary science, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Kevin Downs at Kevin.Downs@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 10/18/2023
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