Canine Instructor I/II
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 18, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S504P
Home Org Name
Canine Performance Sciences
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Canine Instructor I/II
Job Class Code
HA05 A/B
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
Yes
Limited Term Length
1 year
Job Summary
This is a one year limited-term appointment and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding. Work days are 8 to 10 hours, 4 to 5 days per week and possibly weekends
Duties include canine handling, training, acclimation/socialization, welfare, and care; executing research and development protocols, data collection, data entry, assisting in equipment and procedure area preparation and upkeep; demonstration, instruction, technology transfer, and supervision of other personnel
Essential Functions
Essential functions include, but are not limited to: Canine handling, training, acclimation/socialization, welfare, and care of puppies, young adult, and adult dogs; applies basic principles of behavioral learning/conditioning in preparing dogs for varied, but primarily detection related, working and/or research tasks; observes, records, and assists in evaluating canine behavior and performance for production, research, and development activities; transports dogs locally for training/acclimation and to remote housing locations that requires interstate and, occasionally, overnight travel; assists in planning and developing training and acclimation/socialization programs.
Follows research and development protocols. Conducts demonstrations and may provide for technology transfer to other detection canine practitioners. Assists in the overall management of facilities and equipment utilized by the program. May guide/instruct trainees, students, or volunteers and perform other duties as necessary to support the operations of the Canine Performance Sciences Program
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Field of Study
Years of Experience
0 years of experience required for Level I
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level II – HS diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience performing variety of tasks related to canine training, development and research under general supervision and/or at least 1 year of such experience and relevant: Vocational training or experience (working dog handling or training, or personnel management & leadership) or; 30 or more credit hours of college coursework (behavior, psychology, animal science, biology etc.), bachelors or advanced degree.
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Basic animal training and husbandry/care skills and ability to follow protocols, record observations and communicate effectively
Job may require frequent travel and possible extensive travel periods. Must have the ability to lift & carry up to 100 pounds and be willing to, at times, work weekends and atypical hours and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Must be US Citizen at time of Hire
Minimum Technology Skills
Basic computer communications (i.e., e-mail) and data entry skills. Ability to tow a trailer.
Minimum License and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with, training, and caring for animals from birth to adulthood; educational (formal or informal) and practical background providing an understanding of basic principles of learning/conditioning and ability to both verbally describe and apply principles; Experience in public and/or customer service; comfortable making public presentations and leading collaborative activities; working effectively in collaborative teams as well as independently; ability to solve problems; good interpersonal communication skills; goal oriented, motivated to achieve success for themselves and, equally their co-workers and program; ability and experience in driving larger vehicles and towing trailers, especially animal transport vehicles and towing animal transport trailers. Operational detection canine experience. Leadership and instruction of groups/teams especially in military or other government service. Research. Relevant military, government agency, vocational, college coursework (behavior, psychology, animal science, biology etc.), bachelors or advanced degree.
Salary Grade
28
Salary Range
$22,300 - $46,700
Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
11/18/2020
Closing Date
11/30/2020
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Must be US Citizen at time of hire
Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://www.auemployment.com/postings/20055
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other
- Other Documentation
- Other Documentation (2)
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- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
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- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain
one prior to selection?
- Yes
- No
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