Lecturer of Equine Studies (University of New Hampshire)
The Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems at the University of New Hampshire seeks applicants for the position of Lecturer of Equine Studies, a full time (1.0 FTE, academic year – nine month) teaching position. The position will be for a three-year, renewable term, with an expected starting date of spring term, January 2025. Renewal of the position after the initial three-year period will be at the discretion of the college. An appointment for a lecturer position includes the full benefits package of the University for non-tenure-track faculty.
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We seek a gifted instructor to teach courses in the Equine option of our Animal Sciences program. The candidate will be responsible for teaching five to six units (typically 20-24 credit hours) per academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include both classroom and laboratory-based courses in equine handling, longeing, management and English riding and with an emphasis on jumping and dressage. Other responsibilities will include formal academic advising of students, participating in curriculum development, evaluating horses for the riding program. Additional service to the program and department include leadership in equine-related experiential learning activities such as managing horse trials, coordinating equestrian team activities, leading outreach activities such as Equine Education Day, liaising with program stakeholders, and managing program social media accounts. Opportunities exist for further service activities at the department, college, and university level.
The position supports undergraduate students in the 4-year Animal Science (B.S. degree) within the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. The on-campus teaching and research animal facilities available at UNH include an equine complex that includes a 40-stall horse barn and several riding arenas, in addition to the Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center, the Teaching Animal High Tunnels, and the Burley-Demeritt Organic Dairy Research farm.
Position Title: Lecturer of Equine Studies
Hiring Organization: University of New Hampshire
Location of Job: Durham, New Hampshire
Hiring Contact’s Name, Phone, and Email Address: Dr. Drew Conroy (drew.conroy@unh.edu)
Mailing Address and/or Email Address where applications should be submitted: jobs.usnh.edu/hr
