Lecturer - Applied Animal Behavior
Washington State University

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

November 27, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):200-NN_FACULTY - LecturerBusiness Title:Lecturer - Applied Animal BehaviorEmployee Type:Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Position Term:4.5 to =6 MonthPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Animal Sciences Department in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) is accepting applications for a temporary, part-time instructor for Spring Semesters beginning in 2025. The position is responsible for all aspects of instruction of Anim_Sci 485; a three-credit undergraduate course in Applied Animal Behavior focusing on livestock species, that is also designated a "writing the major" (M) course. The instructor will develop the syllabus and curriculum, deliver all lectures, create grading rubric and graded assignments, grade material including mandatory writing components, manage and assign grades and ensure that course objectives and learning outcomes are attained. The preferred candidate will hold an earned PhD in livestock ethology or Animal Sciences/Biology with demonstrable knowledge and training in behavior, have teaching experience, and be energetic and effective in the classroom. The appointment may be renewed each spring semester based on need, performance and availability of funds.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in livestock ethology or Animal Sciences/Biology

• Demonstrable knowledge and training in behavior

• Higher Education Teaching Experience

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Animal Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA, 99163

Department Link:

ansci.wsu.edu

Annual Salary:

$7,200.00 - $8,550.00 prorated to 22% FTE ($32,727.27 - $38,863.64 at 100% FTE)

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

22% +/- depending on number of Lab Sections

Tenure Track:

No

Position Type:

This is a temporary position.

Position Term in Month:

4.5 month.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end May 15, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their application by November 26, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to log back in and upload/ submit any additional documents. Please ensure all required documents are submitted the first time.

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