Adjunct Instructor - Animal Science

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor - Animal Science

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posted Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status

Part Time .50

Department

School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Job Summary

To teach undergraduate courses in Animal Science ensuring that courses contain defined syllabi components with level and rigor of content.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• In-deprth knowledge of the subject area
• Demonstrated integrity
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Strong time management skills
• Passion for teaching and engaging with students
• Skilled in mentoring students
• Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegial environment conducive to teamwork and students’ high level of learning.
• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods
• Occasional ability to lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Normal physical mobility, which includes moavement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts a requisite number of classes
• Teaches assigned subjects
• Provides guidance and supervision to students
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
• Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/her subject(s)

Qualifications

Ph.D. Degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Monogastric Nutrition, Ruminant Nutrition, Reproductive Physiology or related field with training and/or experience in Molecular Biology techniques with a minimum of one year of teaching experience preferred.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

EEO / ADA Statement

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds

Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds

Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

Not Required

Travel

Not Required

Extended Work Hours

Not Required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

12/30/2022

Open Date

08/09/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
7. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
8. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

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