Assistant Professor of Practice - Companion Animal

The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for a Companion Animal Science Assistant Professor of Practice position. This 12‑month non‑tenure track appointment will teach classes related to companion animals, advise undergraduate students, and conduct companion/zoo animal science research. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the apportionment for this position is 80% teaching and 20% research.

The successful candidate will serve as the instructor for 3‑4 undergraduate companion animal science courses per semester based on their area of expertise.

• ASCI 120:
  Animal Biology.
• ASCI 171:
  Human‑Companion Animal Interactions.
• ASCI 202:
  Exploring Companion Animal Nonprofits and Businesses.
• ASCI 251a, b, e, and/or j:
  Introduction to Companion Animals:
  Dogs, Cats, Small Mammals, and Non‑Domesticated.
• ASCI 271:
  Companion Animal and Equine Behavior.
• ASCI 321:
  Companion Animal Nutrition.
• ASCI 458:
  Advanced Companion Animal Biology.

The position will work with the current companion animal faculty in a curriculum development role for courses as needed and may include hands‑on experiential companion animal experiences. The position will also serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate students interested in working with companion animals.

Research focus is at the discretion of the hired candidate. Possible research areas include discipline‑based education research (DBER), human‑animal interaction, or companion animal shelters, etc. The candidate is expected to develop and maintain this research program to address issues in education or companion animals, collaborate with faculty across the department, publish findings in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, and present at national conferences.

This position will assist with student recruitment and outreach efforts by providing programs that increase visibility of the companion animal science program with high school students. The individual will also be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.

IANR and Animal Science are committed to creating learning, research, and Extension programming environments where each individual’s unique contributions are acknowledged and valued. We see every person and interaction as important to our collective well‑being and our mission.

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• Ph.D. in Meat Science, Animal Science, Food Science, or a relevant field of study.
• Experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate courses focused on companion animal science.

• Commitment to experiential education.
• Experience in program development.
• Experience teaching both traditional and non‑traditional college students in face‑to‑face and online courses.
• Experience in course design, development, and management at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with advising and/or mentoring undergraduate students.

Work Location:

Lincoln, NE.