Equine Studies Instructor

This is a 9-month position.

Position Summary

Instructional faculty has the important responsibility of creating an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom to inspire success and excellence in student learning. Instructional faculty members are also expected to adhere to professional standards and ethics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Teach various equine studies courses and associated laboratories including but not limited to basic horsemanship, timed events, western riding, and equine facilities courses.

* Instructional competency including knowledge of Equine Studies well as an ability to evaluate student progress.

* Provide an outcomes-based and interdisciplinary focused curriculum.

* Use innovative pedagogies and emerging technology to enhance learning.

* Be student focused.

* Keep current on degree requirements and advising students majoring in Equine Studies and other areas as necessary.

* Plan and coordinate a variety of opportunities on and off campus for courses, including but not limited to travel arrangements, course-fee assessment, community outreach, etc.

* Works with CWC's Admissions Department to recruit students into CWC's Equine Studies program in particular and all programs.

* Participate in community outreach efforts by creating and chairing an Equine Program Advisory Committee.

* Keep current on degree requirements and advising students majoring in Equine Studies and other areas as necessary.

* Actively participate in annual and five year academic program review(s) including assessment of student learning at the course, program and institution levels.

* Revise curriculum offerings as needed.

* Assist in department and program budget development and compliance.

* Works with CWC BOCHES and high school teachers to offer concurrent and/or dual credit courses within the CWC service area.

* Attends department and division meetings.

* Participates in college and university articulation conferences as required and Share student information with other faculty and counselors when deemed appropriate, including progress reports, attendance records, etc.

* Post and maintain office hours.

* Represents division on college committees as required.

* Performs other reasonable or related duties as directed.

Position Specifications and

Minimum Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's degree in a directly related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

* Master's degree preferred.

Experience

* Two years of directly related experience, preferably in a higher education setting.

Licenses/Certifications

* Possess and maintain level four or higher instructor certification in appropriate disciplines and Equine Facility Manager Certification from the Certified Horsemanship Association; or ability to obtain certifications within two years of employment. Possess and maintain valid State of Wyoming driver's license and a good driving record; be insurable by the college's insurance auto carrier.

Equivalency Statement

* Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of discipline taught.

* Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and assessment.

* Knowledge of various instructional pedagogies and technologies that enhance attainment of student learning outcomes.

* Commitment to exploring nontraditional approaches to education a comprehensive community college atmosphere.

* Knowledge of CWC policies, procedures and practices.

* Excellent knowledge and demonstrable ability to use personal computer software, preferably Microsoft applications

* Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Ability to relate to a broad range of students.

* Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both with the college and the community.

* Ability to organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion within established deadlines.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and to effectively identify and resolve problems

* Ability to teach using technology in the classroom.

* Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors.

* Ability to relate with a diverse population in a professional, helpful manner and be a team player.

* Ability to perform administrative/clerical duties such as: technical telephone usage, copying documents, learning new software programs, integrating Learning Management System into on-site and online classes, entering data-ex. grades, retention

* Ability to apply communications skills in the areas of composing, editing, listening, presentations

Level of Supervision

* This position operates with significant autonomy under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts & Sciences. Plans own time to meet predetermined schedules; work is subject to…