What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor ABEC position at Canisius University?
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation & Anthrozoology
Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Overview And Qualifications
Canisius University invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor teaching position in its Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation and Anthrozoology Department beginning August 15, 2025 . The ideal candidate will teach within both our graduate and undergraduate program s in Anthrozoology, as well as our undergraduate program in Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservatio n . We particularly encourage candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and mentoring. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree ; ABD will be considered . Must be eligible to work in the United States.
About Canisius University
Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students . As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts .
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit the following with their online application:
Posted Range
USD $50,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.
Department of Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation & Anthrozoology
Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Overview And Qualifications
Canisius University invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor teaching position in its Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation and Anthrozoology Department beginning August 15, 2025 . The ideal candidate will teach within both our graduate and undergraduate program s in Anthrozoology, as well as our undergraduate program in Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservatio n . We particularly encourage candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and mentoring. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree ; ABD will be considered . Must be eligible to work in the United States.
About Canisius University
Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students . As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts .
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually
- Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit the following with their online application:
- Cover letter outlining relevant experience (addressed to Dr. Jennifer Snekser , chair of the search committee)
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Statement
- Three professional letters of reference along with their contact information
Posted Range
USD $50,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
