Assistant/Associate Professor Animal Science - Equine Management
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Application
Details
Posted: 25-Sep-24
Location: River Falls, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Academia/Research
Occupation:
Other
Species:
Equine
Veterinary Specialty:
Other
Application Deadline:
10/17/2024
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
University of Wisconsin – River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Department of Animal and Food Science
Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Science – Equine Management
The Animal Science major in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences serves over 700 animal science students including approximately 200 equine-specific majors. The Campus Farm consists of 130 acres primarily devoted to horse operations and houses 60 to 110 horses at any given time including a lesson horse herd, a broodmare herd, youngstock, colts, and off-the-track Thoroughbreds. The farm is student-oriented with the primary responsibility to offer educational programs for undergraduate students in teaching and research. In addition, the equine program includes several competitive teams. It is the only equine farm in the UW-System. More information can be found at: https://www.uwrf.edu/academics/cafes
The Department of Animal and Food Science is seeking a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Equine Program Director (50% teaching; 50% administration) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Equine Program Director will oversee operations of the UWRF Campus Farm including strategic planning, facility management, budgets, daily operations, and horse care. The successful candidate will provide innovative leadership, effective communication, and efficient management of resources (relating to facilities, budgets, horses, and personnel). Additionally, the person in the position will be expected to teach approximately six credits each semester. Furthermore, opportunities may exist for summer salary via teaching, research, or utilizing the Campus Farm resources for events open to the public, such as youth camps, that generate program revenue. Anticipated appointment date: January 9, 2025.
Deadline for application submission is October 17, 2024
Please see the University’s website for the application process, complete position description and qualifications at https://jobs.uwrf.edu
The University of Wisconsin – River Falls is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul statistical area. Women/Minorities/Disability/Vet AA/EEO.
Qualifications Required:
PhD in Animal Science or related field or DVM.
Primary educational/professional expertise in equine science.
Strong interest in teaching college-level courses to undergraduate students.
Experience as a supervisor of equine facilities and employees.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications Preferred:
Education and experience in one or more of the following equine science disciplines: nutrition, behavior, genetics, welfare, physiology, reproduction, equitation, or evaluation/judging.
Experience, contacts, and involvement in the equine industry.
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
A two-part statement, not to exceed 2 pages, covering
your primary and secondary teaching interests, experience in classroom, and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level
your equine management administrative experience. (Other Document)
An unofficial transcript (official copies of transcripts will be required if hired).
Provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references who can specifically comment on your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references).
Inquiries should be addressed to: Dr. Justin Luther, Professor and Search Committee Chair Department of Animal and Food Science justin.luther@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by October 17, 2024. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The University of Wisconsin River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located in scenic west central Wisconsin, 30 miles from the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. Year-round arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible from River Falls. UWRF's undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in three colleges: Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; Arts and Sciences; and Education, Business and Allied Health.
The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued. More information about UWRF can be found at: http://www.uwrf.edu/workhere/.
