Delaware Valley University Doylestown , PA 18902
Posted 3 weeks ago
Delaware Valley University is accepting candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor, Animal & Dairy Science.
About the University
Founded in 1896, DelVal is an academically rigorous interdisciplinary university dedicated to the sciences and liberal arts. Today, its more than 1,000 acres of land is a testament to the University's mission to provide a functional, hands-on learning environment for students, serving as an outdoor classroom for several fields of study. DelVal offers students a wide array of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education degree programs and is one of the few higher education institutions that requires an experiential learning component that is award-winning. DelVal has received numerous accolades including being named to Princeton Review's 2022 "Best in the Northeast" and U.S. News & World Report's 2022 "Best Regional Universities-North" lists. Nestled in Bucks County, PA, known for its picturesque landscapes, DelVal is only 30 miles north of Philadelphia, and is easily accessible by regional rail located on campus.
Job Summary:
This position is full-time 9-month tenure-track position beginning in the Fall 2024 semester. This position will start at the Assistant or Associate level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Interviews will start on/around March 1, 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching courses such as:
Animal Anatomy and Physiology lecture and lab
Introduction to Animal Science lecture and lab
Meat Science
Animal Nutrition
Feeding and Nutrition
Other courses depending on the successful candidate's expertise and departmental needs
In addition to teaching, responsibilities include:
Student advising
Developing contacts within the industry
Participation in curriculum development
Remaining current in the field
Holding regular office hours
Service on faculty committees as assigned or elected
Participation in professional development activities
Attending regularly scheduled faculty, department and other required meetings
Assisting with departmental needs
Participation in outcomes assessments.
Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Animal Science or D.V.M. with relevant experience
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring and ongoing educational development and scholarship
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
Delaware Valley University