The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for a Companion Animal Science Assistant Professor of Practice position. This 12-month (calendar year), non-tenure track appointment will teach classes related to companion animals, advise undergraduate students, and conduct companion/zoo animal science and/or teach related research. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the apportionment for this position is 80% teaching and 20% research.

Teaching (80%)
The successful candidate for the Companion Animal Science position will serve as the instructor for 3-4 undergraduate companion animal science courses per semester based on expertise area.

Current courses include:

The position will work with the current companion animal faculty in a curriculum development role for courses as needed and may include hands-on experiential companion animal experiences. The position will also serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate students interested in working with companion animals.

Research (20%)
Research focus is at the discretion of the hired candidate. Research areas could include discipline-based education research (DBER), human-animal interaction, or companion animal shelters, etc. The candidate would be required to develop and maintain this research program to address issues in education or companion animals. The candidate can collaborate with individuals in the department with physiology, nutrition, animal welfare, and others to build their program. Candidates are expected to publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present them at national conferences.

This position will assist with student recruitment and outreach efforts by providing programs that increase visibility of the companion animal science program with high school students. In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and or university level.

Recognizing that collaboration and participation in teams enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and Animal Science are committed to creating learning, research, and Extension programming environments where the unique contributions of each individual are acknowledged and valued. At IANR we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission.

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