California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Hiring for Part-Time/Temporary Lecturers Position at Pomona, CA Full Time

Part-Time/Temporary Lecturers Position

The Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications to join our part-time lecturers’ pool.

Position Description

Responsibilities include the teaching of undergraduate courses in Animal Science or Animal Health Science, and include in-person or online lecture/discussions, grading of papers, individualized instruction and scheduled office hours. Participation in periodic faculty meetings is required to contribute to program development and team cohesion. Areas of expertise sought include: general animal science, livestock animal production, companion animals, animal behavior, animal nutrition, endocrinology, genetics, biotechnology, etc.

Appointments: Part-time, temporary lecturer appointments are usually made for one academic semester (approximately 16 weeks) at fractions usually ranging from 4/15 to 12/15 of full-time; multiple semester appointments are possible. Incumbents may be reappointed to subsequent semesters contingent upon funding and favorable performance evaluations.

The University: Cal Poly Pomona is one of two polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system. Our ethnically diverse student population of approximately 26,000 enrolls in 52 baccalaureate, 26 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, presented by 1,200 faculty. We recruit students increasingly from throughout California and beyond. The students are success and career focused and extremely diverse. We are proud of our status as a Hispanic Serving Institution. We have a strong commitment to supporting scholarship, research, and student achievement. Our scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, is located about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country, and within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains, and desert. The university is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. The mission of the university is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, and careers in a changing, multicultural world.

College

The Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture offers a variety of applied science programs in Agricultural Science, Animal Health Science, Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Nutrition Science and Dietetics, and Plant Science, as well as management and technology programs in Agribusiness & Food Industry Management and Apparel Merchandising & Management.Our educational programs prepare our students for exciting careers in the food, agriculture, nutritional health, animal health, and apparel sectors as well as opportunities in federal and state agencies.We are the primary provider of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in these disciplines in Southern California.Our orchards, greenhouses, vineyards, large urban farm with organic certified acreage, animal units and laboratories, veterinary clinic, food science laboratories, experimental kitchens, and digital apparel design, production and retail laboratories, provide hands on experiences for our students under Cal Poly Pomona’s “learn by doing” philosophy. Our students engage with the campus and local community, gaining practical experiences working with faculty and staff in our AGRIscapes Center, the Discovery Farm, and the Farm Store, and with the extended community through industry internships, volunteer activities, and other interactions. Our faculty are engaged teacher-scholars with a strong commitment to student success, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Department

The Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department ( https://www.cpp.edu/agri/departments/avsd.shtml ) has about 1,000 undergraduate and 8 graduate (MS) students. More than 85% of the students are women. The student population is very diverse (Hispanic/Latino, 58.5%; White 15.5%; Asian, 14.5%; Multiracial, 5.5%; Unknown/Non-resident aliens, 4.4%; Black/African American, 1.5%; and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, 0.3%) and this diversity is also reflected in the faculty. The Animal Health Science major has 161 students, whereas the Animal Science major has 705 students. About 61 percent of undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college or earn a four-year degree. The department offers a four-year curriculum in the two undergraduate majors, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Animal Science has options in Pre-veterinary Science/Graduate School, and Animal Science general. The Pre-veterinary Science/Graduate School subplan meets requirements for admission to most schools of veterinary medicine, related medical technical fields, and for graduate study in animal nutrition, meat science, animal breeding, and animal physiology. The Animal Science general option is designed to prepare students that do not plan to go to veterinary or graduate school for employment in the animal and allied industries. Animal Health Science trains students that want to be registered veterinary technicians. A Master of Science degree in Agriculture with a subplan in Animal Science is also available. In addition, minors in Equine Studies, and Animal and Veterinary Sciences are offered.

The department maintains 330 acres of range land and 100 acres of irrigated pastures. Livestock includes a breeding herd of Angus, and Angus Crossbred cattle, flocks of purebred Rambouillet and Suffolk sheep, goats, and a herd of various commercial breeds of swine. It is the only four-year program with animal production units in southern California. In addition, horses are available at the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, a breeding facility located on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. Students get hands-on learning experiences working directly with a variety of animals which gives them a competitive edge in the employment marketplace and getting into veterinary school.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in field of specialization (or Master’s degree in related field and relevant teaching experience) required at time of application.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

A Ph.D. in a relevant field.