Lecturer: Animal Science, Welfare, and Behavior

Job Overview

Term: 9‑month, non‑tenure.

Reports to:

Department Head. College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Campus

Location:

Haecker Hall, St. Paul Campus. The University of Minnesota invites qualified applicants to apply for a 9‑month, non‑tenure track Lecturer position beginning Fall semester 2026. This full‑time, annually renewable appointment is designed to teach innovative and effective courses within the Animal Science undergraduate program and across the college and university.

• Introduction to Animal Science
• Animal Handling
• Applied Animal Behavior
• Animal Welfare Science and Ethics
• Animal Welfare Assessment
• Additional opportunities for courses exist

• 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.
• Provide service to the teaching mission of the department, including curriculum development, advising, coaching Animal Welfare Assessment teams, and advising student organizations and activities.

Required

• PhD degree in Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Applied Ethology or a related field at the time of appointment.
• University‑level undergraduate teaching experience in animal science, behavior and/or welfare.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal behavior and/or welfare.

Preferred

• Experience working with diverse teams and relating 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 with multiple animal species.

• Pay Range: $74,000 – $78,000 annually, depending on education, qualifications, and experience.
• Time Appointment: 100% full‑time.
• Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff.
• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, continuous learning opportunities, low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, flexible spending accounts, HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, employee wellbeing programs, excellent retirement plans with employer contribution, Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity, financial counseling services, employee assistance program, and Employee Transit Pass for the Twin Cities metro area.
• This position is not eligible for H1B sponsorship.

• For questions regarding this position, contact Krishona Martinson, Chair (krishona).
• For inquiries about the search process, contact Kim Reno, Animal Science Administrative Director (renox
  001, 612‑624‑7453).

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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