• Job Description

  Req#: 561159

  Job Summary:

  The Department of Animal & Dairy Science at Delaware Valley University invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will begin in the Fall 2026 semester and will be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring and departmental success.

  
  

  Teaching Responsibilities:

  This position will teach a variety of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses that support the department’s curriculum. Courses may include, but are not limited to:

  • Introduction to Animal Science (lecture and lab)
  • Production-focused courses such as Meat Science, Beef Science, or Swine Science
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Animal Genetics
  • Other courses may be assigned based on the departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise
    

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach courses and laboratories in Animal & Dairy Science
  • Advise and mentor students
  • Maintain regular office hours
  • Participate in curriculum development and outcomes assessment
  • Develop and maintain professional contacts within the industry
  • Remain current in the field through ongoing professional development and scholarship
  • Serve on faculty committees as assigned or elected
  • Participate in professional development activities
  • Attend scheduled faculty, departmental and university meetings
  • Contribute to departmental operations and special initiatives
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to teach courses as needed by the department
    
    

  Education and Experience:

  • A Master’s degree in Animal Science or a closely related field is required
  • A PhD in Animal Science or a D.V.M. with relevant experience is preferred
  • Prior experience teaching at the undergraduate level is required
    
    

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, student mentoring and educational excellence
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Commitment to ongoing professional growth, scholarship, and service

  
  Application Process

  Applicants should submit the following materials:

  • A cover letter describing teaching interests and qualifications
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Names and contact information for two professional references

  
  

  About the University:

  Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.

  Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

• About the company

  Delaware Valley University is a private university in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

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