New Mexico State University

Human Resources - CES Postings
Department: Department of Animal and Range Sciences /Req.#2008003392
Position Title: Assistant Professor/Companion Animal/Equine Announcement #: 2008003392
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Date Position Advertised: May 22, 2008
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Special Conditions: 9 month
Tenure Track
Effective: August 16, 2008
Qualifications: - Ph.D. (in hand by hire date) in Animal Science or related field.
- Strong communication skills; hands on training with companion animals; certification in animal assisted therapy; companion animal behavior, training or counseling is preferred.
- Ability and willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in related companion animal sciences and development of an internship program is essential.
Examples of Duties: - Teach undergraduate courses related to companion animal science with an emphasis in behavior, nutrition, and
other companion animal science related topics.
- Develop and teach distance education courses in companion animal management.
- Academic and career advising as well as working with student organizations interested in companion
animals and community outreach are aspects of position.
- Assist in team taught introductory companion animal management course.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Dr. Tim Ross, Interim Department Head
Animal and Range Sciences
NMSU, Box 30003, MSC 3-I
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Telephone: (575) 646-5441
Email: tross@nmsu.edu

Review of letter of interest, vitae, unofficial transcripts and three letters of reference will begin: June 9, 2008 and continue until position is filled.

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Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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