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Assistant/Associate Professor of Equine Studies- University of Montana Western

Company name
The University of Montana

Salary
Negotiable within the range es

Location
Dillon, MT, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Industry
Education

Posted on
Apr 25, 2022

Profile

Department:

Equine Studies

Position:

Full-time (10-month), tenure-track position with complete benefit package

Salary:

Negotiable within the range established in the CBA ($44,000-$54,000)

Union Affiliation:

MFPE

Start Date:

August 1, 2022

Description

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. Faculty workload includes teaching, advising, scholarly activities, committee and/or other professional service and supervision of students in practical settings such as internships. The University of Montana Western recently adopted the following mission statement:

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

All Montana Western faculty will create experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold an earned doctoral degree (PHD) in an Equine Studies discipline, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science. They 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 and Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western, located in Dillon, Montana is an innovative institution nestled in a scenic valley in the Rocky Mountains of southwestern Montana. The current campus student headcount is 1,200 and the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for student enrollment is approximately 1150.

Montana Western has over 60 full-time faculty members, features small classes for all students and has been recognized for excellence by U.S. News and World Report. Montana Western’s small size and focus on education innovation have earned it the reputation of being a place where faculty and staff chose to collegially and creatively make a difference in the education of students.

Experience One

provides the opportunity for excellent faculty to thrive. Montana Western faculty members have won five consecutive prestigious CASE/Carnegie Professor of the Year awards, including one U.S. Professor of the Year and four, nationally selected, Montana Professors of the Year. These were the last five CASE awards granted to any faculty members in the state of Montana. Montana Western is the first and only public four-year college in the nation to use block scheduling in which students take a single class at a time. This immersion learning program facilitates increased opportunities for experiential types of learning.

Dillon, a community of 5,000 people, 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 UM 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 and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, copies of all graduate or professional level transcripts, and names and contact information for at least 4 professional references.

Application materials should be sent to:

Kelly Graham

Recruitment Specialist

The University of Montana Western

710 S. Atlantic Street

Dillon, MT 59725

Electronic applications will also be accepted. They must be sent as a single file of no greater than 10 MB size or 20 pages in length to: kelly.graham@umwestern.edu.

Job Location

Dillon, Montana, United States

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu

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