UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Assistant Professor of Practice, Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Assistant Professor of Practice, Animal Science
Posting Number
req24132 Department
Animal&Biomedical Sciences-Res Location
Main Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, at the University of Arizona invites candidates to apply for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Animal Science. This is a 9-month, year-to-year, full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment (non-tenure-eligible). The position will involve 90% teaching and 10% service. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A 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 The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate: Excellence in teaching Passion for innovation beyond the traditional classroom Commitment to service work required of all faculty This position will be responsible for teaching 18 credits per academic year (some adjustment to this number may be made to account for large enrollment courses) in courses such as: ACBS 102 Introduction to Animal Science ACBS 102L Introduction to Animal Science Lab ACBS 202 Introduction to Livestock Production ACBS 477 Beef Resource Management ACBS 334 Principles of Animal Nutrition ACBS 336A Applied Animal Nutrition ACBS 409 Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals ACBS 313 Animal Genetics Minimum Qualifications M.S. in Meat Science, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related field Experience working in an educational setting Prior experience in teaching in person or online university-level courses in Animal Science Prior experience using student centered learning techniques Preferred Qualifications PhD in Meat Science, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related field. Rank
Assistant FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Academic Job Category
Faculty Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
Dependent on Experience Compensation 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
1 Target Hire Date
11/10/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates
Haley Collins haleycollins@arizona.edu Open Date
10/8/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant
Please note: For your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot) Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Posting Number
req24132 Department
Animal&Biomedical Sciences-Res Location
Main Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, at the University of Arizona invites candidates to apply for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Animal Science. This is a 9-month, year-to-year, full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment (non-tenure-eligible). The position will involve 90% teaching and 10% service. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A 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 The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate: Excellence in teaching Passion for innovation beyond the traditional classroom Commitment to service work required of all faculty This position will be responsible for teaching 18 credits per academic year (some adjustment to this number may be made to account for large enrollment courses) in courses such as: ACBS 102 Introduction to Animal Science ACBS 102L Introduction to Animal Science Lab ACBS 202 Introduction to Livestock Production ACBS 477 Beef Resource Management ACBS 334 Principles of Animal Nutrition ACBS 336A Applied Animal Nutrition ACBS 409 Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals ACBS 313 Animal Genetics Minimum Qualifications M.S. in Meat Science, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related field Experience working in an educational setting Prior experience in teaching in person or online university-level courses in Animal Science Prior experience using student centered learning techniques Preferred Qualifications PhD in Meat Science, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related field. Rank
Assistant FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Academic Job Category
Faculty Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
Dependent on Experience Compensation 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
1 Target Hire Date
11/10/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates
Haley Collins haleycollins@arizona.edu Open Date
10/8/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant
Please note: For your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy (to be uploaded into an Additional Document file slot) Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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