JOB SUMMARY: Serve as Department Chair of Animal Science and teach Animal Science classes. Additional duties may be assigned, depending on qualifications and experience.

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach 27-30 credit hours (Fall and Spring) for the Animal Science program.
Serve as Department Chair for Animal Science.
Advise students in the major.
Serve on university and other committees as assigned.
Supervise academic progress of all Livestock Judging members.
Efficiently manage herds/flocks and coordinate livestock activities at the OPSU school farm using best management practices.
Maintain an accurate record system for all livestock operations and inventory.
Recruit students to the College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing programs and Livestock Judging Team by visiting schools/campuses, attending camps and national livestock shows, and utilizing internet-recruiting initiatives.
Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible.
Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Strong communication skills demonstrating the candidate to be a positive motivator.
Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
Ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
Must be able to lift more than 25-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing or designee.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Possibly serve as the Livestock Judging Coach and/or Livestock Superintendent

The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ability to relate with students personally yet maintain professional relationships.
Valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Master’s degree required in Animal Science or related field.
Must have 18 graduate hours in Animal Science or closely related field.
Preferred: Ph.D preferred

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About Oklahoma Panhandle State University

OPSU is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. General governance of the institution is in the hands of the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. Academic programs and financial support are authorized and coordinated through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. OPSU was created by an act of the Oklahoma State Legislature in 1909 as Pan-Handle Agricultural Institute offering secondary agricultural education for the Panhandle area. In 1921, the legislature authorized the school to offer a two-year college curriculum, and the name was changed to Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1925, the State Board of Agriculture authorized upper division college courses, and in the summer of 1926, junior and senior level courses were added to the curriculum. Two additional name changes have been ordered by the legislature: in 1967, Oklahoma Panhandle State College of Agriculture and Applied Science; in 1974, Oklahoma Panhandle State University. OPSU, a baccalaureate degree granting institution, is an accredited university by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the American Association of ...Colleges for Teacher Education and the Oklahoma System of Higher Education, and is approved by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers. General governance of the university is managed by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. The academic programs and financial support of OPSU are authorized and coordinated via the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

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