The Animal Behavior Institute offers online educational programs and certificates in the fields of animal behavior and husbandry. Our web-based, interactive courses allow adult students to obtain professional quality instruction without travel, anywhere, at any time. The courses and programs offered through the Animal Behavior Institute provide individualized instruction, certification, and continuing education credits for animal professionals. Our mission is to strengthen the human-animal bond and promote the highest levels of animal care and welfare.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently looking for a part-time, adjunct instructor to teach online courses in animal behavior, training and husbandry.  All programs are offered exclusively online; you may work at home from anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Each course runs over a ten week semester; the instructor is responsible for leading a weekly online discussion and grading any assignments. Note that our courses are not “on demand”; they require both students and teachers to participate multiple times each week throughout the semester.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Strong desire to teach and help people.
2. Able to work independently.
3. Comfortable working with students from diverse backgrounds.
4. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
5. B.S. degree in Biology or a related discipline, masters degree preferred. 
6. Minimum 5 years of experience working with animals in a professional capacity.
7. Prior teaching experience, preferably online.

All programs are offered exclusively online; you may work at home from anywhere in the United States or Canada.

SALARY
Salary is commensurate with experience and student enrollment.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Please submit a resume and cover letter, including a summary of teaching experience, Attn: Laura Hoyt, hoytl@animaledu.com.

Review of candidates will begin on December 23, 2013.
