ABOUT THIS ROLE

Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Instructor position focused on Animal Health. This non-tenure track teaching faculty role is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction to both on-campus and distance students. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's undergraduate mission through effective teaching, academic advising, recruitment, retention, and mentorship initiatives.

The primary focus of the successful candidate’s teaching program will be on the health of livestock, companion animals, and/or horses, but may include contributions in other areas, depending upon departmental needs and areas of expertise. The individual in this role will collaborate with current and future faculty members within ASI and the College of Agriculture. Interdisciplinary collaborations across K-State are also encouraged. The instructor will play a key role in supporting student needs and future career goals by shaping and enhancing a progressive curriculum that aligns with current production practices and future needs of the animal health industry.

ABOUT US

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University is one of the largest of its kind, serving over 1,000 undergraduate students. The department offers comprehensive training across multiple disciplines, including animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology, behavior, meat science, production systems, and agribusiness. Our programs emphasize scientific rigor, critical thinking, and hands-on experience, equipping graduates to become leaders in animal agriculture and related industries both domestically and internationally.

WORKSITE OPTION

This position requires work to be performed on-site.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an M.S. in animal science, or a related field, or a DVM with evidence of teaching experience at the time of employment
• Aptitude and enthusiasm to teach and mentor undergraduate students
• Evidence of a team-focused, collaborative approach with a wide array of related programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in animal science, or a related field at the time of employment
• Formal training in curriculum development, instructional methods, and course delivery modalities
• Experience in an animal health related industry
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to student engagement, academic mentorship, and the educational mission of a land-grant institution

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

About Kansas State University Dept of Animal Sciences and Industry

Founded in 1863 as the nation's first operational land-grant university, Kansas State University has grown into a comprehensive research university with nearly 20,000 students, more than 1,200 faculty and 2,400 staff. The K-State Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) department serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food processing industries through teaching, research and education. KSU ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food processing industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology, behavior, meat science, dairy processing, production systems, and agribusiness. Our programs emphasize scientific rigor, critical thinking, and hands-on experience, equipping graduates to become leaders in animal agriculture and related industries both domestically and internationally.

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