Fixed Term Instructor of Equine Studies

Provide high quality and engaging instruction in Equine Studies. Teach full range of classes in training horses, equine evaluation. Courses taught may include Tack Fit and Function, Training and Development of the Western Horse, Equine Evaluation, Training the Young Horse, Fundamentals of Teaching Riding, Equine Nutrition, and Horse Production. Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the Board Policy Manual. Position requires a teaching load of the equivalent of at least 22.5 credits/year across the academic year (3/4 time position).

• Provide high quality, engaging instruction;
• Assist in the on-going development and assessment of curriculum;
• Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods;
• Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction techniques that promote learning and address student achievement of expected learning outcomes;
• Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes;
• Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process;
• Assist with academic advising and other related activities to include:
• Advise students and support students in program-related activities.
• Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process;
• Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned;
• Contribute to program, division and department meetings;
• Personal and Professional development to include:
• Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one's field and teaching.
• Maintain state-of-the- art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines;
• Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members;
• Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges;
• Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes;
• Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation;
• Assist others on an as-needed basis;
• Participate in college activities;
• Collaborate with Equine Program Facilities Manager and other staff on use and maintenance of the Equine Barn and Arena
• Support the Equine Judging Program and other program-related student activities
• Protect the safety of program students, horses, and instructors
• Act as advisor for NWC Horseman's Club
• Organize and host FFA judging contest in conjunction with Ag Department
• Perform additional duties as assigned