Lecturer: Animal Science, Welfare, and Behavior

About the Job

Term: 9-month, non-tenure

Reports to:

Department Head

College/Admin Unit:
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

Campus

Location:

Haecker Hall, St. Paul Campus

The Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota invites qualified applicants to apply for a 9-month, non-tenure track Lecturer position beginning Fall semester 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, annually renewable appointment to teach innovative and effective courses within the Animal Science undergraduate program and across the college and broader university. This position is expected to teach courses from among the following:

* Introduction to Animal Science

* Animal Handling

* Applied Animal Behavior

* Animal Welfare Science and Ethics

* Animal Welfare Assessment

* Additional opportunities for courses exist

This person will be responsible for teaching already established courses and will also be encouraged to develop their own.

The emphasis will be on developing and delivering face-to-face and online courses designed to attract both Animal Science majors and non-majors, with a focus on introductory Animal Science, animal behavior, and animal welfare. Additional responsibilities may include coaching Animal Welfare Assessment teams and advising undergraduate students in the Animal Science major, as well as supporting student activities. Promotional opportunities exist within an established teaching track.

Service to the teaching mission of the department is expected.

Lecturers fulfill essential and ongoing roles in the department's teaching mission by delivering courses in various focus areas of our curriculum and advising undergraduate students in the Animal Science major. These positions are considered long-term positions with established promotional guidelines. Performance of lecturers is reviewed annually.

Responsibilities (100%)

The UMN Department of Animal Science is seeking applicants with the ability to provide leadership and collaboration in instruction and contribute to the public service mission of the University.

* Establish and maintain a highly visible and impactful teaching program in animal science, behavior and welfare, including delivering online course(s).

* Provide academic mentoring for undergraduate students

* Contribute to student success through recruitment and retention activities, and student experiences and organizations

* Participate in professional development opportunities supporting teaching and advising

* Candidates are expected to provide service to the teaching mission of the department. Examples of service to the teaching mission of the department include:

* Participation in department and college curriculum development

* Assist in advising undergraduate students

* Advise undergraduate student organizations and activities

* Coach Animal Welfare Assessment team

For questions regarding this position, please contact Krishona Martinson, Chair, email: krishona. Inquiries about the search process may be directed to Kim Reno, Animal Science Administrative Director, email: renox
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Final date to receive applications July 6, 2026.

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Employer Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

This position is not eligible for H1B sponsorship.

Qualifications

Required

* PhD Degree in Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Applied Ethology or a related field is required at the time the appointment begins.

* University-level undergraduate teaching experience in animal science and animal behavior and/or welfare

* Demonstrated knowledge of animal behavior and/or welfare

Preferred

* Experience working with diverse teams and to relate to students from different cultures

* Evidence of skills in distance learning, developing web-based materials, and online teaching

* Research and publication experience in animal science, behavior, and/or welfare

* Experience advising college students

* Demonstrated experience in multiple animal species.

About the Department

The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) is composed of 13 academic departments, 10 research and outreach centers across Minnesota, plus the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the Bell Museum, and dozens of interdisciplinary centers that span the college, the university, and the globe. CFANS offers thirteen undergraduate majors and thirteen graduate majors, three pre-major/pre-professional programs and 23 minors for undergraduate students.

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