Assistant Professor of Practice (Livestock)

Assistant Professor of Practice (Livestock)

Posting Number:

req19197Department:

Animal & Biomedical Sciences-InsLocation:

Tucson Area Farms, Tucson, AZ USAPosition Highlights:The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona invites candidates to apply for the position of an Assistant Professor of Practice in Livestock Judging/Animal Science. The hired faculty will be involved in the teaching of various courses for the Animal Sciences major and will also be the Coach of the University of Arizona Livestock Judging Team. Livestock judges are important ambassadors for agriculture and influence countless youths and adults. This is a 12-month, year-to-year, non-tenure eligible faculty position, Instruction (65%), Extension (25%), and Service (10%).This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please

click here .Duties & Responsibilities:Teaching responsibilities include:Recruit high school and transfer students to the UA Animal Sciences and Judging programsCoach the UA Livestock Judging Team and compete at national and regional contestsProcure and manage livestock utilized for judging and other teaching purposesTeach the following courses:Introduction to Competitive Livestock Judging (ACBS 297b, 2 units)Junior Livestock Judging Team (ACBS 396a, 2 units)Senior Livestock Judging Team (ACBS 496b, 2 units)Other Animal Science courses in the candidate's area of expertiseExtension responsibilities include:Coordinate state and regional 4-H/FFA livestock judging contestsHost a summer judging camp for high school studentsServe as official judge at fairs and other livestock showsThis faculty member may also help develop new courses and activities that will contribute to increase student enrollment, retention, and degree completionOther duties may be assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of livestock judgingDemonstrated integrity, honesty, and good sportsmanship in competitive eventsDemonstrated skills in verbal and written scientific communicationMinimum Qualifications:M.S. in Animal Sciences or equivalentMinimum two or more years of experience working in Livestock JudgingExperience teaching university-level courses in Animal SciencesPossess a valid driver's license upon employment and ability to drive according to the University

Fleet Safety Policy .Preferred Qualifications:Ph.D. in Animal Sciences or equivalentEvidence of coaching success in competitive Livestock JudgingRank:

Assistant ProfessorTenure Information:

Career-Track (CT)FLSA:

ExemptFull Time/Part Time:

Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week:

40+Job FTE:

1.0Work Calendar:

AcademicJob Category:

FacultyBenefits Eligible:

Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay:

$75,000 - $82,000Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies:

1Open Date:

5/13/2024Open Until Filled:

YesDocuments Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Please note: For your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeStatement of Interest (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot)Statement of Coaching/Teaching Philosophy (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot)Names and contact details for three references (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot)Diversity Statement:

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.

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