IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Vacancy Announcement
Posting #600014
Title: LECTURER/ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Employing Department: Animal Science
Appointment Conditions: Non tenure-track, 9-Month, Full Time
Proposed Start Date: June 01, 2016 (negotiable)
Job Description:
The Department of Animal Science is seeking candidates for the position of Lecturer/Adjunct
Instructor in Animal Science with responsibilities in undergraduate teaching and advising.
Teaching activities include a course in livestock evaluation and involvement with food animal
courses, coaching the ISU Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team and the Meat Animal
Evaluation Team. The department will provide a graduate student assistantship to support the
Lecturer in conducting the coaching responsibilities. Student management responsibilities will
include recruitment and academic advising of undergraduates in Animal Science and Preveterinary Medicine.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills along with the willingness
and ability to work collaboratively.
Required Qualifications:
This position will be filled as either a Lecturer or Adjunct Instructor. Candidates interested in
pursuing an advanced degree in the department of Animal Science at Iowa State University must
meet the required qualification for an Adjunct Instructor. Experience in coaching collegiate
livestock judging team students is required.
Lecturer: Master’s degree in Animal Science or other related field; training or experience in
food animal production practices and contemporary issues; and demonstrated evidence of
effectiveness in teaching.
Adjunct Instructor: In addition to the above qualifications, the selected candidate must have
three years of relevant experience in the animal production or meat processing industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience which demonstrates knowledge of livestock production systems and exposure to food
animal production. Teaching experience at the university level.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
Special Conditions:
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of
credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and
may include the completion of a background check.
Non-tenure track, term appt. with possibility of renewal based on need, funding, and satisfactory
performance.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, go to: https://www.iastatejobs.com, enter the posting number 600014,
and open the position title menu “Lecturer/Adjunct Instructor”. Click on "Apply for this job"
and complete the Employment Application. Be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
4) Statement of Teaching Interests
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu
or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
In addition, please mail or email graduate transcripts to:
Dr. Don Beermann, Chair
Department of Animal Science
1221 Kildee Hall
Iowa State, University
Ames, IA 50011-3150
or jaiton@iastate.edu
Please include your email address for communication purposes.
For questions regarding this position, please call 515-294-2160 or e-mail Joan Aiton at
jaiton@iastate.edu
If you have questions regarding this application process, please e-mail employment@iastate.edu
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To ensure consideration, submit application by: April 1, 2016
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status,
disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be
directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
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