Assistant Professor of Equine Studies job in Dillon

Assistant Professor of Equine Studies

Department: Equine Studies
Position: Assistant Professor of Equine Studies, Full-time, tenure-track, 10-month position
Salary: Up to $54,000 Negotiable within the range established in the Collective Bargaining Agreement ($44,000 to $54,000)
Union Affiliation: MFPE
Start Date: August 1, 2024
Benefits Include:

Insurance package,
Mandatory retirement plan,
Dependent partial tuition waiver,
Faculty/staff tuition waiver
Wellness program:
Pro-rated annual and sick leave;
Description:

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Professor of Equine Studies would be enthusiastic about integrating equine behavior, equine health and management, and Natural Horsemanship into experiential learning courses on a block schedule.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Equine Studies and possibly other Animal Science related areas. Courses may include Introduction to Equine Studies, Equine Selection and Judging, Basic Horse Care and Nutrition, Advanced Horse Care and Nutrition, Equine Science I and II, Equine Reproduction, Herd Behavior, Contemporary Issues and Ethics in the Equine Industry, and Equine Facilities Management. A candidate with experience or interest in acupuncture, chiropractic care, and equine rehabilitation would complement the current established curriculum well, and courses could be developed focused on these or other topics the candidate is passionate about.

Faculty workload includes teaching, scholarly activities, and service. Faculty contribute by participating on university committees, advising students, and supervising internships. Collaboration with community members, national and international supporters, and alumni helps to foster developing relationships and maintain established relationships for experiential teaching opportunities, funding, recruiting, graduate job opportunities, and event support.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree (PHD) in Equine Science or an Animal Science discipline or a DVM/VMD in Veterinary Medicine.
They will have demonstrated the ability to work collegially with others and have evidence or potential of scholarly work.
Experience teaching at the collegiate level and a background in equine activities is desirable.
The University of Montana Western’s mission statement:

The University of Montana Western differentiates itself and achieves academic excellence by sustaining a culture of concentrated experiential education.

Montana Western is defined by our Experience One model, in which students and faculty engage with a single course at a time, with a maximum of 25 students enrolled in each course. Each course meets for an intensive eighteen-day block, with classes meeting for three hours each day (Monday through Friday). The block schedule allows students time to engage with the authentic practices of the discipline, and Montana Western faculty are expected to create experiential learning environments aligned with that mission. Tenured and tenure-track faculty at Montana Western generally teach three blocks per semester (a 3-3 teaching load), leaving one block (essentially a month) each semester when faculty can focus on research or other forms of professional development, as well as service activities.