FIxed Term Instructor of Equine Studies

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number 0600731 Position Title FIxed Term Instructor of Equine Studies Position Status Fixed-term Reports to Division Chair Department Ag, Business, Equine Posting Date 07/23/2026 Closing Date Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/20/2026 Position Term Academic year FLSA Exempt Starting Salary Range Fixed Term Salary is $45,665/academic year; 3/4 time position (FY2027) Benefits Fully-benefited If 'Other', please specify Job Summary

Provide high quality and engaging instruction in Equine Studies. Teach full range of classes in training horses, equine evaluation. Courses taught may include Tack Fit and Function, Training and Development of the Western Horse, Equine Evaluation, Training the Young Horse, Fundamentals of Teaching Riding, Equine Nutrition, and Horse Production. Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the Board Policy Manual. Position requires a teaching load of the equivalent of at least 22.5 credits/year across the academic year (3/4 time position).

Position begins Fall 2026 with faculty orientation on 8/20/2026.

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Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• · Provide high quality, engaging instruction;

• Assist in the on-going development and assessment of curriculum;

• Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods;

• Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction techniques that promote learning and address student achievement of expected learning outcomes;

• Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes;

• Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process;

• Assist with academic advising and other related activities to include:

• Advise students and support students in program-related activities.

• Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.

• Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process;

• Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned;

• Contribute to program, division and department meetings;

• Personal and Professional development to include:

• Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one's field and teaching.

• Maintain state-of-the- art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines;

• Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members;

• Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges;

• Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes;

• Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation;

• Assist others on an as-needed basis;

• Participate in college activities;

• Collaborate with Equine Program Facilities Manager and other staff on use and maintenance of the Equine Barn and Arena

• Support the Equine Judging Program and other program-related student activities

• Protect the safety of program students, horses, and instructors

• Act as advisor for NWC Horseman's Club

• Organize and host FFA judging contest in conjunction with Ag Department

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required in Equine Studies, Animal Science with an Equine emphasis, or other appropriate degree from a regionally accredited College or University;
• Demonstrated ability to safely ride and care for horses;
• Demonstrated history of training horses safely;
• Demonstrated ability to safely teach riding and training;
• Proficiency in written and oral and interpersonal communication;
• Experience in promoting learning in and out of the classroom;
• Skill in developing rapport with students;
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education;
• Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement;
• Commitment to continued professional development

Preferred Training & Experience

• Master's in Equine Studies or related field from a regionally accredited university;
• Evidence of safely teaching riding or training at the college level;
• Evidence of three years of successful horse training;
• Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online classes;
• Demonstrated understanding and a commitment to the community college mission;
• Advising and student support experience.

Licensing Requirements

Successful applicant will be required to have an acceptable background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

See Required Training and Experience section for KSA's

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and travel.

Incumbents may be subjected to dirt, hay, animal hair and dander.

Must be able to safely saddle and unsaddle horses,

Must be able to safely handle unruly horses on the ground as well as when riding.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Current Resume Required

Cover Letter Required

Transcripts Required - For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.

Teaching Philosophy Required - Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as "Teaching Philosophy" to this online application.

Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required - Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Teaching philosophy

Optional Documents