Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Director of the Texan Therapeutic Riding Program
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Director of the Texan Therapeutic Riding Program
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Job Title
Assistant Professor TenureTrack & Director of the Texan Therapeutic Riding ProgramAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Animal ScienceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
This is a 9month tenuretrack position located on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: MonFri; 8 AM5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institutions discretion. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching maintain an impactful research program mentor undergraduate and graduate students actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our PhD program and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
50 Administration Director of Texan Therapeutic Riding:
Oversee daily operations of the equine therapy program.
Lead manage and develop a team of student workers and volunteers.
Collaborate with the Equine Center Director to coordinate facility and space scheduling for program needs.
Establish clear goals and objectives for program growth and development.
Work with an advisory group to create and implement longterm strategic plans.
Ensure compliance with industry standards safety regulations and ethical practices in equineassisted services.
Oversee the welfare health and training of therapy horses in collaboration with the Tarleton Equine Center Director TTR staff and veterinary support.
Develop protocols for horse selection conditioning and regular evaluations to meet clients needs.
Manage budgets for equine care feed and facility maintenance to support sustainable operations.
Develop and manage the program budget including financial planning grant writing and fundraising activities.
Identify funding opportunities and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and donors.
Plan and attend events to promote equineassisted activities and raise awareness of program services.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients families caregivers and stakeholders to foster community engagement and trust.
30 Teaching and Service:
Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students which may include general education core curriculum.
Develop course syllabi select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams quizzes papers etc.
Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and handson learning.
Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours feedback on assignments and mentoring.
Adhere to university policies academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field improve teaching skills and explore new instructional strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings share resources and contribute to program development and improvement.
Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to college committees advisory committees student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and parttime faculty.
20 Research Scholarship and Creative Activity:
Maintain an active agenda for research scholarship or creative activity appropriate to the applicants academic discipline.
Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicants discipline through scholarly publication presentation or exhibition.
Demonstrate potential for external funding national impact or professional recognition.
Minimum Requirements:
Earned PhD degree in a relevant field from an accredited university
PATH Intl. certification or equivalent in equineassisted services
Previous experience in a leadership role at an equineassisted services facility
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master Riding Instructor level
Previous employment as a Director of an equineassisted services facility
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduatelevel instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty in a professional collegial and collaborative manner.
***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via theSubmit action.
Employment applications must include (required):
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Unofficial transcripts
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
Philosophy Statement related to Teaching and Research no more than 1500 words.
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2025.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
