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INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EQUINE STUDIES
DEPARTMENT: Equine Studies POSITION: Full-time (10-month), tenure-track position or a Full-time (10-month), contract (non-tenure-track) position WAGE: Negotiable within the range established in the CBA. Instructor up to $46,000; Assistant Professor up to $54,000; Associate Professor up to $60,000. UNION AFFILIATION: MFPE STARTING DATE: August 1, 2023
DESCRIPTION
The Equine Studies Department at the University of Montana Western is seeking a faculty member who is a student-centered, passionate, and collaborative educator. We are looking to hire an Instructor (non-tenure track) or Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) of Equine Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in equine studies and possibly other related areas. Courses may include: Introduction to Equine Studies, Basic Horse Care and Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition, Equine Reproduction, Equine Science I and II, Herd Behavior, Contemporary Issues and Ethics in the Equine Industry, and Equine Facilities Management. The ideal candidate would have a basic understanding of Natural Horsemanship and Equine Behavior.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a teaching approach that is compatible with Montana Western’s mission and scheduling model. This model, where students take and faculty teach a single eighteen-day course at a time, is the mission of the campus and an unparalleled opportunity for a talented and creative educator. Montana Western is the only public university offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. The X1 model engages students and faculty in actively exploring the knowledge, purposes, and authentic disciplinary practices of every field of study through experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students and assisting them in the transition from university life to their professional careers.
Faculty teaching responsibilities for the tenure track position include teaching three blocks (12 credits) per semester, leaving one professional development block per semester. The professional development block allows for faculty to focus on service activities and scholarship work. Along with teaching the successful candidate will be expected to maintain professionalism, scholarly productivity, professional service, advising, and committee work.
Faculty teaching responsibilities for the non-tenure track position include teaching four blocks (16 credits) per semester. The non-tenure track teaching position does not require any additional committee, advising or scholarly productivity.
For either position experience teaching at the college level and a background in equine activities is desirable.
Faculty workload includes teaching, advising, scholarly activities, committee and/or other professional service and supervision of students in practical settings such as internships. The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work collegially with others and have evidence or potential of scholarly work. Experience teaching at the college level and a background in equine activities is desirable.
The University of Montana Western’s mission statement states: The University of Montana Western differentiates itself and achieves academic excellence by sustaining a culture of concentrated experiential education. All Montana Western faculty are therefore expected to create experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning.
REQUIREMENTS
Hold an earned doctoral degree (PHD) in an Equine Studies discipline, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science or DVM (Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine) for the tenure track position. ABD will be considered.
Hold a master’s degree in equine studies or a related field (in progress will be considered) for the non-tenure track position.
THE UNIVERSITY AND DILLON AREA
The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. REFERENCES: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. TESTING: Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Denise Holland, Ed.D. at denise.holland@umwestern.edu.
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