Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Instructional Assistant Professor

Poultry Science

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The Department of Poultry Science, in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University is accepting applications for a full-time Academic Professional Track (non-tenure) Instructional Assistant Professor position with a 9-month academic appointment of 85% teaching and 15% service.

This Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position will contribute to the advancement of our undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. This APT position provides promotion opportunities following university guidelines. Instructional responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate courses in the fields associated with the Department’s programs in Poultry Science. The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and teach no less than two to three poultry Science courses per semester. The incumbent will deliver courses in the undergraduate curriculum, including General Avian Science (Poultry Science 201), Avian Science Laboratory (Poultry Science 302), and Investigation of Professional Development in Poultry Science (Poultry Science 381).  Professional and academic service, leadership, and other scholarly activities in teaching are expected.

The Department of Poultry Science is a comprehensive program with academic, research, and service components spanning the full range, from modern poultry management to cutting-edge biotechnology. 

Texas A&M University is a public, land-grant institution. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package. 

Qualifications

A minimum of a Ph.D. in Poultry Science or a closely related field is required. Strong knowledge of the subject matter taught in undergraduate poultry science courses is required. Successful candidates will have prior classroom teaching experience and/or demonstrate strong teaching capability and a desire to mentor students. Experience in the field of instructional design is desired. Evidence of excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal) and strong leadership and team-building skills.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/188356

Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable, and 4) contact information for three individuals who can provide a critical evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications for the position.  

Please contact Lori Bienski, [email protected], or by phone at 979.845.1931