Assistant Professor - Companion Animal Science

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
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Companion animal science expertise
Undergraduate teaching excellence
Academic advising skills
** The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking an Assistant Professor in Companion Animal Science for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track teaching position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, engage in student advising, and participate in departmental activities. **

Job Summary

  • The Department is seeking a nine-month, full-time position (100% teaching) at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track).
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests and ability to teach undergraduate courses in companion animal science.
  • Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking an Assistant Professor in Companion Animal Science for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track teaching position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, engage in student advising, and participate in departmental activities. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Companion animal science expertise
  • Undergraduate teaching excellence
  • Academic advising skills
  • Student organization advising
  • Affiliations with companion animal groups

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in animal physiology
  • Experience in animal behavior and training
  • Experience in shelter management
  • Experience in animal nutrition
  • Experience leading undergraduate research

Key Requirements

  • DVM and/or PhD in Animal Science or related field
  • Primary educational/professional expertise in companion animals
  • Professional priority for achieving excellence in undergraduate teaching
  • Strong interest in teaching college-level courses
  • Interest and ability to provide academic advising
  • Commitment and capability to support co-curricular activities
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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