Graduate Assistant Animal Science Jobs in Arizona

Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Genetics Faculty

School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Department

Academic Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Faculty schedule.

Summary/Objective of Position:

The successful applicant must have the background and experience to teach courses in animal sciences including comparative animal physiology and vertebrate zoology in a BS in Biology program. A Ph.D. is preferred, and the ability to mentor thesis students in an MS in Biology program is also highly recommended.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics of Diné College is recruiting for short-term and long-term faculty positions to teach Animal Science, Vertebrate Zoology and Breeding/Animal Genetics as well as upper-division courses in your specialty. We are developing a BS program in Agriculture, as well as improving graduate programs in Biology and expanding our agriculture focused programs. The faculty position along with regular teaching responsibilities, also requires ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate level research. We invite creative, engaged colleagues. The first year will involve 40% teaching, 30% Ag BS Program development, and 30% research development. Subsequent years will involve mostly teaching, and research up to 40% as faculty acquire grant funding.

94% Instruction and Curriculum. Times, days, and site(S) for teaching of courses vary and mode of delivery may include distance education based on appropriate online teaching certification. As a multi-site college, faculty may be required to teach at satellite centers.

The responsibilities may also include:

1% Assessment of courses and programs;

1% Academic advising and mentoring;

1% Service on committees;

1% Service to the College through student organization advising, service learning, and disappearing task force, etc.;

1% Other assignments such as grant management, research, or specific academic endeavors;

1% Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Minimum standards for Special Diné Scholars Credential include rigorous testing, validation, verification, special certification, specialized clinical experience or expertise through wide critical and public recognition. (PPPM 400.12)

Preferred:

• Degrees in veterinary sciences.
• For teaching of 300-400 level courses.
• Minimum of a master degree, doctorate degree preferred in the respective discipline with a minimum of 18 credit hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in the discipline to be taught with demonstration of extensive or.

Knowledge:

• Four years of experience to include:
  • A minimum of two years' satisfactory or above college teaching experience.
  • A minimum of two years' experience in an institution of higher education.
• A faculty is expected to have a high degree of proficiency in computer software used to support the administration of higher education.
• Software use include but is not limited to, general office functions such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet services.
• In addition, a faculty is expected to utilize academic-specific programs for course delivery (Face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous), and course maintenance (such as grade submissions, posting of syllabus, etc.).

Skills:

• DVM, Master's of Ph.D. in Animal Science or similar field of study.
• A faculty is expected to have a high degree of proficiency in computer software used to support the administration of higher education.
• Software use include but is not limited to, general office functions such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet services.
• In addition, a faculty is expected to utilize academic-specific programs for course delivery (Face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous), and course maintenance (such as grade submissions, posting of syllabus, etc.).
• Effective communication - effective written, spoken and nonverbal communication skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Drive the College vehicle for class fieldwork trip requires updated Navajo Nation Public Highway Safety certificate.
• Works primarily, although not exclusively, in a climate-controlled environment.
• This position requires average agility and good physical condition.
• Must but able to lift 25 pounds.
• Work requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, and other physical exertion at times.

Abilities:

• Education:
  • For teaching of 100-200 level courses: Minimum of a master degree in the respective discipline with minimum coursework of 18 credit hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in the discipline to be taught.
  • For teaching of 300-400 level courses: Minimum of a master degree, doctorate degree preferred in the respective discipline with a minimum of 18 credit hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in the discipline to be taught with demonstration of extensive or specialized discipline knowledge. (PPPM 400.12, rev. 02.09).

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Effective communication - effective written, spoken, and nonverbal communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.

Other Requirement(s):

• Effective communication - effective written, spoken, and nonverbal communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• This position requires average agility and good physical conditions.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Works requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing and other physical exertion at times.