Tenure Track Faculty Position

Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Huntley College of Agriculture

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Animal Behavior/Welfare in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website.

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.

Student Population.  Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 56% of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university are mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, and finance, real estate, and law.  

Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.  We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.

*As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below. 

Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work.

Inclusive Excellence Criteria:

1. Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions;
   
   
2. Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations;
    
3. Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery, scholarship, and creative activities;
   
   
4. Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities;
   
   
5. Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways;
   
   
6. Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education;
   
   
7. Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities;
   
   
8. Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and
   
   
9. Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.

College of Agriculture:

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.  We are the legacy College of Cal Poly Pomona and a foundational aspect of the university’s identity and heritage.  Located in Los Angeles County, the most populated county in the nation with over 10 million people, and close to the second largest U.S. city (Los Angeles), we are committed to the development and support of urban agriculture and of sustainable food, agriculture and related systems in California.  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 of Animal and Veterinary Sciences:

The Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department’s mission is to provide state of the art instructional and research programs. Our core values are to provide quality education by supporting diversity in our student and faculty populations, maintaining state-of-the-art facilities, a collegial environment, and promoting academic freedom.  The department has eleven tenured/tenure track faculty, fifteen part-time faculty, and approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 10 graduate (MS) students. About 61% of undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college or earn a four-year degree.  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%); this diversity is also reflected in the faculty.

The department offers a four-year curriculum in the two undergraduate majors (Animal Science and Animal Health Science), 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 who do not plan to go to veterinary or graduate school for employment in the animal and allied industries. Animal Health Science trains students 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 rangeland and 100 acres of irrigated pastures. Livestock includes a breeding herd of Angus and Angus Crossbred cattle, 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.

Position description:

Teaching: Tenure-track faculty position providing instruction in the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department, Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture, for undergraduate courses focusing on the Pre-Veterinary Science/Animal Science program and as needed, the Animal Health Science program if the candidate possesses the required expertise. The university provides assigned time during the first two years of the appointment to be used towards development of pedagogy and research/scholarly activities.

Research/Scholarship: Although workload is based primarily on teaching, faculty are expected to seek grant funding to secure assigned time for research/scholarship activities. The new faculty member will conduct research/scholarly activities commensurate with their area of expertise and seek collaborations with other faculty or external organizations.

Service: Committee service to the Department, College, and University is expected. The new faculty member will participate in departmental service including curriculum development, student advising, program assessment and development, student recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities.

Compensation: Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits are considered competitive when compared to similar institutions in the region.

Applicants whose work demonstrates a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include: 

• Doctorate degree in Animal Science or related field, including PhD or DVM or equivalent. Terminal degree must be earned by the start of the appointment.
• A commitment and a record of contributions to student success through applicant’s teaching, scholarship, or service.  This will be described in the Student Success Statement, which must address at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed above.
• Ability to provide excellent instruction in general Animal Science courses, including but not limited to: Animal Behavior and Welfare and Food Animal Production.
• Ability to engage in scholarly activity such as research and publication, etc. in applicant’s area of animal expertise with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Evidence of collaborative work, including willingness to work with and collaborate with research faculty and work in partnership with animal units and centers.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and/or service.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

• Post-doctoral (or residency) experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instruction and management of other programs in the department (equine science, animal health science, and graduate program).
• Demonstrated success in scholarly activities, e.g., peer refereed publications, grant awards, presentations at professional meetings, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in animal industries and professional organizations.
• Demonstrated involvement in work that incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education.

Conditions of Employment:

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Application Process:

A completed application will consist of

• Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications,
• Curriculum vitae,
• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population.  Please address at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed above (2-page max, single spaced),
• Teaching Philosophy statement (2-page max, single spaced),
• Research Statement (2-page max, single spaced),
• The names and contact information for at least three individuals that can serve as references,
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Official transcripts will be required of finalists.

Finalists for the position will: 

• Provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview,
• Provide three recent letters of reference before the on-campus interview,
• Finalist candidates being interviewed are expected to make a presentation of their research and a teaching demonstration to faculty and interact with students. 

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 1, 2024.  

Please direct inquiries to hyungchulhan@cpp.edu. 

Applications accepted only via PageUp—online application portal—for University hires.

Salary range for academic year, nine-month appointment:  $96,800-$111,350.

Equal Opportunity Employer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report.