About This Role:

 Kansas State University Olathe (http://olathe.k-state.edu) invites applications and nominations for a new Teaching Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) position in the area of Animal Health. This position will be a 12-month appointment with approximately 80% teaching, 10% non-directed service, and 10% non-credit instruction responsibilities, with future potential for flexible distribution among responsibilities. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The faculty at K-State Olathe is particularly interested in individuals with demonstrated experience in collaborating broadly and working as a team member across disciplines. Highest consideration will be given to candidates who possess a strong background in teaching, research, and professional service as it relates to animal health and/or the animal health industry, with an emphasis on One Health and Pathobiology and an interest in Regulatory Affairs. It would also be preferred that this expertise synergize with current Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty interests in infectious disease, vaccinology, inflammation, toxicology, cancer, public health, or food safety.

Why Join Us:

 Kansas State University’s Olathe campus was launched in April 2011 and is the third and newest campus in the university’s system. The campus is located in Johnson County and the Greater Kansas City metro area. The campus is a strategic partner of the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, which was created in 2008 when residents invested in the county's future by voting for a one-eighth cent sales tax. The proceeds from this tax generate more than $15 million a year to fund higher education through a unique partnership among Johnson County, the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. 

The Greater Kansas City region has a diversity of industries ranging from trade, transportation, utilities, professional and business services and health and education. Major companies include Cerner, Garmin, H&R Block, Burns and McDonnell, and Black & Veatch, as well as major health and food companies in the Animal Health Corridor stretching from Kansas to Missouri. The $1.2 billion National Bio and Agro Defense Facility is also being constructed at the Manhattan campus adjacent to the K-State Biosecurity Research Institute and will further strengthen partnerships, regional growth and economic development.

Kansas State University Olathe offers master's and doctorate degrees, graduate certificates and a bachelor's degree completion program that are in-demand in the Kansas City metro area. With academic programs focusing on animal health and nutrition, food safety and security, and education and leadership dynamics, our students are able to hone their scientific and technical skills while mastering business and leadership practices that will advance their careers and their organizations. The goal of educational offerings at the campus is to meet workforce and industry demands. In addition, the campus has a growing professional development program that features non-credit programs that address technical as well as transferable skills. Faculty and instructors at K-State Olathe represent a combination of resident and non-resident, full and part-time experts and adjuncts from the industry/government sectors. There are ten laboratories in research areas currently ranging from food sciences to post-harvest physiology of fruits/vegetables. Additional initiatives include collaborations and fee-for-service activities.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.  The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

The Teaching Assistant Professor in Animal Health will:

1. Develop, implement, and assess integrated and interdisciplinary graduate, executive educational programs and courses with particular emphasis on students who are working professionals in the animal health industry as well as targeted programs to meet the needs of animal health companies;
2. Design courses responsive to the demographics of the potential student population with local, national and international dimensions through face-to- face, online and hybrid course delivery methods, leading to certificates and/or Master’s/PhD degrees;
3. Support programming that is relevant to workforce development through innovative approaches to the changing demands of higher education and growing industry/government/academic partnerships that bridge education with research and translational opportunities:
4. Provide graduate-level instruction (approximately 80% teaching commitment) that aligns with academic priorities at the Olathe and Manhattan campuses; primary focus will be those courses related to Animal Health. The candidate’s expertise must be in disciplines that relate to the animal health industry, including regulatory affairs and pathobiology.
5. Recruit prospective graduate students to the K-State Olathe graduate programs in Animal Health; recruitment activities may include the delivery of a topic- based seminar or webinar each semester and attendance at recruitment events that may occur after 5 p.m. on weekdays or on occasional weekends;
6. Supervise graduate students and/or serve as Major Professor or committee member on graduate student supervisory committees;
7. Provide input on instructional needs and staffing (e.g., joint hires across university departments, industry experts and adjuncts); evaluate performance and benchmark curricular content in alignment with K-State academic policies and standards; report regularly on graduate student status, including progress toward degree completion;
8. Be a team member in the community of support and supervising services related to student admissions, enrollment, retention, success, and career advising;
9. When requested, act as a liaison for K-State Olathe academic programs and faculty, serve on campus and university committees related to academic and student issues; and represent the campus within the university and in private/public sectors as appropriate.

The successful candidate must possess a DVM (or equivalent) and/or PhD in a discipline relevant to veterinary medicine, and evidence of research or teaching experiences in an academic and/or industry setting. Candidates with a DVM must also possess a graduate degree.  He/she must demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills; commitment to shared governance; ability to work with diverse constituencies within the university and corporate/government/community sectors; and effective managerial, interpersonal and communication skills.

University-paid travel between Olathe and the K-State campus in Manhattan, KS as well as within the greater Kansas City area is expected as part of the responsibilities of the position. The successful candidate may also be considered for appointment at the rank of ancillary professor within other academic units at K-State.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

All correspondence will be considered in confidence, and nominations and inquiries are encouraged.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter that includes specific information relevant to the applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications (3-5 pages), a statement of teaching interests and goals, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references (title, mailing address, phone and email). Application materials must be submitted online to be considered.   https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/careers/

 Nominations and inquiries should be sent to Roberta Robinson at olathecareers@ksu.edu or call (913) 307-7316. Questions regarding specifics of the position can be directed to Dr. Rebekkah Stuteville, Search Committee Chair, at bstutevi@k-state.edu or call (913) 307-7325.

Review of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin February 17, 2020, and it is anticipated that he/she will assume duties by May 1, 2020 or before.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.