Part Time Animal Management Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,145,612 - 1,631,629; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Community College is seeking a Part Time Animal Management Instructor to teach courses on the main campus in Sanborn, NY. This role requires strong qualifications in Biology or Zoology and experience in teaching.

The instructor will work with a diverse student body and communicate effectively. The position offers $1,008 per lecture hour and requires a Bachelor's degree and a Master's program enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and enrollment in a Master's program in a related field.
• 1 year teaching experience at the post-secondary level required.
• Master’s degree and two years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Animal Management program.
• Work with and teach a diverse student population.
• Develop, prepare, and present information.

Skills

Zoonotic Disease

Animal Reproduction

Conservation

Zoological Record Keeping

Exhibit Design

Animal Training

Animal Behavior

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, or related curriculum

Enrollment in a Master’s program

Job description

Position Details

Part Time Animal Management Instructor. Faculty. FLSA Exempt. Open until filled.

Posted: 07/08/2019. Posting Number: F007P.

General Description

Teach courses in the Animal Management program on the SUNY Niagara main campus in Sanborn, NY on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Remuneration is $1,008 per lecture hour and $903 per lab hour.

Typical Work Activities

• Zoonotic Disease
• Animal Reproduction
• Conservation
• Zoological Record Keeping
• Exhibit Design
• Animal Capture and Restraint
• Animal Training
• Vertebrate Morphology
• Animal Behavior
• Zoology
• Herpetology
• Ornithology
• Mammalogy
• Aquarium Science
• Population Genetics

Essential Functions

Work with and teach a diverse student population. Speak in front of groups. Communicate effectively with students, co‑workers, supervisors, and the campus community. Develop, prepare, and present information. Operate computers. Physically perform duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a Master’s program in Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, or related curriculum; 1 year teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.

Desirable Qualifications

Master’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, or related curriculum; two years teaching at the community college level; Minimum one year work experience as a professional zookeeper or aquarist.

License(s)/Certifications

None specified.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents: None.

Contact Information

Human Resources

A261 Notar Administration Building

3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.