Lecturer (Animal Sciences)

Description

Title:                                    Lecturer (Animal Sciences)

Position Number:               Pending               

Hiring Unit:                         College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources Management (CAFNRM)      

Location:                             UH-Hilo

Date Posted:                      April 29, 2024

Closing Date:                     Continuous

Salary Information:            Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Minimum $1,911/credit hour                              

Temporary/Permanent:     Temporary         

Other Conditions:

For placement in lecturer pool beginning Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach assigned courses in the appropriate discipline. Course offering are for the following:

ANSC 133 Fundamentals of Riding I (3) (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 141 Intro to Animal Science 

ANSC 163 Intro Equine Sports & Careers 

ANSC 175 Animal Behavior and Handling (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 193 Horse Handling & Practical Skills (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 223 Intro to Wildlife Science (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 233 Fundamentals of Riding II (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 254 Fundamentals of Nutrition

ANSC 350 Anatomy/Physiology of Farm Animal (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 351 Swine Production (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 353 Horse Production (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 357 Ruminant Production Systems (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 393 Equine Anatomy & Biomechanics (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 421 Intro to Veterinary Pharmacology

ANSC 450 Physiology Reproduction (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 453 Animal Disease & Parasites (lecture/lab) 

ANSC 476 Wildlife Population Ecology (lecture/lab) 

Other related courses as needed (lecture and/or lab)

1. Prepare course schedule, syllabus, and reports related to teaching and

student progress.

1. Work under the supervision of discipline chairperson.
2. Maintain minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
3. Commitment to principles of higher education and philosophy is essential.
4. Possible evening, weekend, and off-campus assignments, and also distance learning assignments for courses taught via the Internet. (For some teaching fields, openings may only be available for classes offered off-campus or taught via the Internet)

1. Other related tasks and/or duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. M.A., M.S. or equivalent experience (e.g. - B.A./B.S. with relevant certifications and/or years of experience) in the appropriate subject area
2. Teaching experience at university or community college level.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Ph.D. or DVM
2. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student population.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with and manage livestock or wildlife.

To apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.  A complete application must include: 1) Cover letter indicating course(s) in which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Names and contact information (including email address) of at least three (3) Current professional references; and 4) Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, original transcripts will be required at the time of hire).  Please do not include any self-identifying photos.   Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the college. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application incomplete and will not be considered. 

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Inquiries:  Lissa Tsutsumi, lissa3@hawaii.edu or (808) 932-7158

Please indicate which lecturer field you are inquiring about.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. 

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. 

Accommodation Request:  The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.   Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Salary : $1,911