Assistant Professor

Position Overview

This full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Professor of Practice appointment at Ohio State ATI in Wooster, Ohio, is focused primarily on teaching (90%) undergraduate courses in dairy and animal sciences, with additional service responsibilities (10%). The faculty member will teach approximately seven courses per year, coordinate the dairy production programs, mentor students, oversee the dairy judging team, and contribute to curriculum development, recruitment, and orientation.

The role also includes collaborating with faculty, staff, extension, and external partners to support the land‑grant mission; participating in professional development; and engaging in committee and service work.

• Teach approximately seven courses per year.
• Serve as the Animal Sciences‑Dairy Management Program Coordinator by working with the division chair and associated faculty at Ohio State ATI and in collaboration with the Department of Animal Sciences to develop syllabi, curriculum, assessment measures and the schedule of classes.
• Assist with identifying and onboarding associated faculty as needed.
• Be actively involved in student recruitment and orientation.
• Mentor undergraduate dairy students.
• Coordinate and supervise the dairy judging team.
• Work collaboratively with university and Ohio State ATI faculty and staff, and/or OSU extension, government agencies, non‑government organizations, and/or community groups to advance the land‑grant mission of the college and university.
• Serve the Institute, College, University, and professional communities through committee work, service, leadership, and other appropriate responsibilities and activities.
• Participate in professional development activities related to their discipline and the scholarship of teaching.

Required:

MS with a major in dairy science, animal sciences, or a closely related discipline. Prior classroom teaching experience in undergraduate dairy or animal science education.

Desired:
PhD or DVM in dairy science, animal sciences, or a closely related discipline. Five years of work experience (employment) in dairy and/or animal related industries is desired.