Clinical Assistant Professor of Online Programs in Animal Sciences

Position: Non-tenure track; responsibilities for teaching, and curriculum and course development. The Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor. This is an academic year (9-months, with additional opportunities for summer appointment), non-tenure track position in online education. The purpose of the position is to help strategically expand the Department of Animal Sciences’ online portfolio and online programs (courses, online degrees, and certificate programs). The desired candidate will have a background in the fields of animal sciences and online education.

Responsibilities: This is an academic year appointment (9 months), with summer appointment possibilities, primarily focused on innovative instruction of online undergraduate courses in the Department of Animal Sciences. Clinical Faculty are primarily responsible for leading and supporting the program’s needs in student instruction, engagement, and/or professional development. Potential students include both residential students on the Purdue West Lafayette campus, as well as non-residential students.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop, implement, and teach online courses in the undergraduate Animal Sciences curriculum.
• On average, teach four (4) undergraduate courses per year; although primarily online, there may be opportunities to teach in-person courses, as needed.
• Engage in service and outreach responsibilities both within and outside of the Department.
• Support the Department's academic programs through student mentoring and service.
• Participate in undergraduate curriculum discussions and strategic planning for the Department.

The Department and College: The Department of Animal Sciences is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences, ranked sixth in the world in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and excellence in all we do. The College of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Sciences are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our leadership, faculty, staff, and students are engaged in many efforts that are consistent with this commitment. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 306 faculty, 2984 undergraduate students, and 690 graduate students. The College’s current strategic plan can be accessed at https://ag.purdue.edu/about/strategic-plan.html.

Appointment and Salary: Clinical Assistant faculty appointment (9-month, non-tenure track). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. A background check will be required for employment. 

Qualifications: PhD in animal sciences, or a closely related field, or a DVM; the doctoral degree must be satisfied by the start of the appointment. Experience with an Animal Sciences undergraduate curriculum. Experience with online course development and demonstrated teaching effectiveness.

Application: All materials must be combined into one pdf and submitted on the application site at: https://careers.purdue.edu. The job requisition ID for this position is 33951.

Application materials must include: 1) Cover letter that describes the candidate’s qualifications for and interests in the position with contact information; 2) A detailed curriculum vitae; 3) Vision for online program development and deployment; 4) A teaching philosophy, including examples of teaching approaches or methodologies; 5) A list of three professional references with contact information.

Screening of applicants will begin on October 28, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Ryan Cabot, Search Committee Chair, at rcabot@purdue.edu.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.