Faculty Positions
Position Title / Rank: College Professor in Equine Care and Management, 1-year Contractually Limited (July 2018 to May 2019; 4 positions)
College: Ontario Agricultural College
Department: Ridgetown Campus
Deadline: June 15, 2018 or open until a suitable candidate is found
Please reference AD #18-38
Position Description:
The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus invites applications for four (4) contractually-limited (July 2018 to May 2019) College Professors (University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA), Unit 2) in Equine Care and Management. Three (3) College Professors will be teaching at the Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) in Clinton while one (1) College Professor will be located at the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown.
Reporting to the of the Associate Director Academic, the College Professors will be responsible for teaching courses to students in the Equine Care and Management Diploma program and the Performance Horse Handler Certificate program. Successful candidates will be experienced equine professionals. They will be expected to teach a variety of topics to help students develop proficiency in the equine industry. Specific topics include: anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, conditioning, health, and management. The incumbents will be responsible for development, preparation and delivery of appropriate course materials; evaluation of student progress; and individual academic consultations with students. In addition, the College Professors will be involved in student recruitment/promotion, curricular and program development, and other pedagogical activities.
Requirements for the position include a Masters or Doctoral degree in a related field (eg animal biology, animal biosciences, etc), as well as a minimum of three years of work experience in the equine industry. However, candidates with a Baccalaureate degree with additional work experience in the equine industry may be considered. The successful candidates will have experience teaching at the post-secondary level, proven oral and written communication skills, advanced proficiency with MS Office and internet applications, as well as a record of diplomacy and excellent teamwork. Ability to handle horses with different backgrounds and temperaments is also a requirement.
The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students across approximately 40 academic units and three campuses (Guelph, Ridgetown, Guelph-Humber). The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
Assessment of applications will begin on June 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae. Applications should be sent to the attention of:
Dr. Irene Moore
Associate Director, Academic
Ridgetown Campus
120 Main Street East
University of Guelph
Ridgetown, ON N7M 5H6
imoore@uoguelph.ca
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
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