Delaware Valley University

Delaware Valley University is accepting candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor, Animal & Diary Science (non-tenure track).

About the University

Founded in 1896, DelVal is an academically rigorous interdisciplinary university dedicated to the sciences and liberal arts. Today, its more than 1,000 acres of land is a testament to the University‘s mission to provide a functional, hands-on learning environment for students, serving as an outdoor classroom for several fields of study. DelVal offers students a wide array of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education degree programs and is one of the few higher education institutions that requires an experiential learning component that is award-winning. DelVal has received numerous accolades including being named to Princeton Review’s 2022 “Best in the Northeast” and U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Regional Universities-North” lists. Nestled in Bucks County, PA, known for its picturesque landscapes, DelVal is only 30 miles north of Philadelphia, and is easily accessible by regional rail located on campus. 

Job Summary:

This position is a full-time 9-month non-tenure track position beginning in the Fall 2024 semester. This position will start at the Assistant or Associate level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Interviews will start on/around March 1, 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching courses such as:

• Animal Husbandry
• Intro to Animal Science lecture and lab
• Production courses such as:
• Beef Science and Swine Science
• Livestock judging
• Other courses depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. 

In addition to teaching, responsibilities include:

• Student advising
• Developing contacts within the industry
• Participation in curriculum development
• Remaining current in the field
• Holding regular office hours
• Service on faculty committees as assigned or elected
• Participation in professional development activities
• Attending regularly scheduled faculty, department and other required meetings
• Assisting with departmental needs
• Participation in outcomes assessments. 

Required Education and Experience:

• M.S. degree, Ph.D. in Animal Science or D.V.M. with relevant experience preferred
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring and ongoing educational development and scholarship
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

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