Equine Lecturer

Company: Utah State University
Location: Logan
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences at Utah State University invites applications for a 9-month academic year, non-tenure track appointment as an Equine Lecturer. Beginning August 1, 2021. The role assignment for this position is 95% teaching and 5% service.

As a faculty member at USU, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching western discipline courses such as weanling behavior and handling, yearling fitting and sales preparation, equine evaluation and judging, western riding fundamentals beginning through advanced, special topics and other courses (based on their expertise) at the modern USU Sam Skaggs Family Equine Education Center that includes an indoor riding arena (150’ x 300’), an outdoor riding arena (150’ x 300’), two breeding/foaling barns, two stall barns for show horse/yearling preparation: a basic 19 horse barn and a new temperature controlled 50 stall barn with two wash bays, three tack rooms and multiple tie areas and a classroom building furnished with state of the art technology that opened in 2015.

The successful candidate will serve as the Coach of the USU Western Equestrian Team, Manager of the annual horse auction and Coordinator of the Equine Internship Program. In addition to working with and mentoring students in all aspects of equine management; other responsibilities will include assisting the Equine Center Manager with horse and facility care, working collaboratively with the Breeding Program, preparing and marketing colts for sale and having the flexibility to work after hours and/or to travel for shows as needed. The USU Equine Science and Management curriculum offers courses in equine health, equine breeding, colt starting, equine business management, equine assisted therapy, horsemanship and other specialized areas of advanced training. The USU equine program maintains almost 100 horses for instructional purposes for approximately 240 students across all years of the curriculum. Utah State University strives to provide its graduates with the knowledge and skills to become contributing members of the equine industry in their future careers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Equine Science or relevant field.
• Five years professional industry experience in western performance horses with an emphasis in the reined cow horse discipline.
• Experience teaching foundation through advanced skills in the western discipline to beginning level riders.
• Proven ability to handle and halter break weanlings and yearlings.
• Proven ability to start colts under saddle.
• Proven ability to train and show western performance horse with an emphasis on the Reined Cow Horse.
• Successful as a competitor in western performance horse disciplines including Reined Cow Horse.
• Proven ability to prepare, market and purchase high quality horses.
• Fluent in current, successful, western performance horse bloodlines with an emphasis on cutting and cow horse bloodlines.
• Experience handling stallions and with the reproductive management of mares and stallions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, students, donors, community members, co-workers and administration.
• Willingness to work on holidays and/or weekends and to travel as needed.
• Competent in Microsoft Office or similar program.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in Equine Science, Animal Science or relevant field.
• University or curriculum development experience.
• Event planning experience.
• Current judges’ card in one or more of the following organizations; AQHA, APHA, NRCHA, NCHA, NRHA, NSBA.
• Experience competing in the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA), and/or National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) at the National level in open division classes.
• Coaching of youth, amateur, and non-pro competitors to regional and national recognition in the previously listed organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to start and manage a successful western performance horse training business.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Resume to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile

2) Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including standing for 6 hours and heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods. 

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is honored to be Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with approximately 27,700 students (24,660 undergraduates and 3,040 graduate students) on the Logan main campus. Utah State’s statewide system features eight campuses and 23 education centers and serves all counties in the state with Extension programs. USU offers 114 undergraduate majors, 132 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate and certificate credentials. Washington Monthly ranked USU 14th in their national university rankings in 2019 and the 5th best public national university in the nation in 2018. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional information about Utah State University can be found here.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah; a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Alison Adams-Perlac, alison.adams-perlac@usu.edu, Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Hilary Renshaw, titleix@usu.edu, Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

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