Description:
Job Description:
Campus Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor in Equine Reproduction- Tenure Track 10-month Faculty
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville seeks applicants for a 10-month tenure track Equine Reproduction faculty position with responsibilities of teaching courses in the Equine Science Program offered in the Equine Science and Management Associate of Applied Science Degree and Equine Science Bachelor of Technology Degree.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Curriculum & Classroom Instruction -
Faculty's primary responsibilities are to the department's teaching mission by teaching a range of Equine Reproduction courses in the equine science curriculum. Courses taught could be: Equine Reproduction and Breeding Management (Introductory and Advanced), Artificial Insemination and Animal Genetics. Instructional areas may include introductory courses like: Stable Management, Fitting and Marketing, Equine Judging, Young horse handling, to more advanced courses such as Equine Business Management, Internship orientation.
Experiential Learning: Heavy emphasis on "hands-on" labs, working closely with Instructional Support Assistants (ISAs) to ensure students aren't just reading about horses, but actually handling and working with them. Address emerging and traditional topics in equine reproduction, breeding farm management (stallion, mare and young stock) and demonstrate proper handling and care related those topics to students and stakeholders.
Program Development: Team-based collaboration with Equine Science department faculty/staff to support the course development and program evaluation for industry relevance, entrepreneurial mindset to keep the curriculum "industry-ready."
2. Student Mentorship & Service -
Student Support: Academic advising, career counseling, recruitment, and potential supervision of student clubs.
Internship Coordination: Bridge between classroom and industry with internship program. Outreach opportunities may include the dedicated efforts of supporting equine program stakeholders.
University Service: Collegial contributions to academic community though service at departmental, college, and/or university levels will be expected.
3. Herd & Operations Management -
Animal Oversight: Assist with management of health and daily care of both college-owned and client-owned horses.
Administrative Responsibilities: Budgeting, recordkeeping, and managing sales/procurement.
Industry Liaison: Building relationships with regional equine professionals to bring in new program clients, animals and secure internships.
Salary supplementation: Extra service or additional funded opportunities through SUNY Morrisville: Candidate can seek grant-funded research opportunities, coaching of Western IHSA Equestrian Team and campus teaching extra service.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Instructor rank - Bachelor's degree in equine or closely related fields is required; with minimum 5 years of industry working experience or currently in pursuit of Master's degree.
Assistant Professor rank - a Master's degree in equine or closely related fields is required and a higher degree (PhD or DVM) is preferred.
Prefer experience teaching or working as an instructor, strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills and an understanding of current equine industry practices.
Equine Experience: Successful applicant should have experience in some of the following areas - Young horse handling and training, Breeding management (Stallion and/or Broodmare mgmt.), and/or and willingness to expand the knowledge of students in an all-around equine management, reproduction, training and rehabilitation program.
Applicant should demonstrate the potential for 1) excellent teaching, 2) academic and career advisement of our undergraduate students, 3) contribution to department's continuing and developing instructional, entrepreneurial and recruitment activities, and 4) effective teamwork within a diverse array of students, colleagues, and equine professionals.
Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit all required materials directly through the online job application posting.
Application Materials: Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).
Unit: 08-UUP; view our generous state benefits package here! https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/benefits-at-a-glance---uup-full-time/
Professional Rank and Salary Range: $55,000 - 65,000, DOE
Duration: 10-month Academic Year Faculty Position