Instructor/Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Animal Sciences

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

The Department of Animal Sciences , in the Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences ( SEBS ), is seeking a non-tenure track, calendar-year Instructor of Professional Practice or Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. Faculty in the Professional Practice title series serve as a bridge between academic scholarship and its real-world application, focusing on professional development and discipline-based education. These faculty members are typically experienced practitioners who teach practical skills, mentor students, and create opportunities for experiential learning such as internships and research projects. In addition to teaching, they actively contribute to their professions through applied research, consulting, outreach, and service in professional societies, government-appointed roles, and other organizations that align with their field of expertise. This position is designed to support the undergraduate program by delivering high-impact, experiential instruction in equine- and animal-science focused courses within the Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Research, Companion Animal Science, and Equine and Production Animal Science options. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching courses that emphasize hands-on learning, including those conducted at the university’s farm and through partnerships with equine industry professionals. These courses may cover topics such as equine behavior and welfare, horse-human interaction, nutrition, reproduction, exercise physiology, and pasture and forage management. The candidate will also be expected to create and oversee internship and field-based learning opportunities that connect students with real-world equine operations, veterinary practices, industry and research environments. In addition to teaching, the candidate will contribute to student success through advising and career preparation in equine and animal science fields. The position also includes responsibilities related to course assessment, inclusive curriculum development, and other administrative duties that support the department’s academic mission. A strong background in equine science, animal science, biological science, or veterinary science and demonstrated engagement with stakeholders outside of academia such as equine-assisted therapy centers, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and extension professionals is essential.

Requirements

• A strong background in equine science, animal science, biological science, or veterinary science
• Demonstrated engagement with stakeholders outside of academia such as equine-assisted therapy centers, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and extension professionals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the Pre-veterinary Medicine/Research, Companion Animal Science, and Equine and Production Animal Science options of the animal Science major.
• Develop and teach hands-on courses at the farm
• Develop industry experiences, or other internship-type possibilities.
• Assist with advising for the undergraduate program and with course assessment and other administrative duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed