Assistant Professor, Equine Studies
Company:
Lake Erie College
Job Location:
Mentor, Ohio
Category:
Animal Science
Type:
Full-Time
STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARIED
Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time, non-tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, Equine Studies with an anticipated starting date of August 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest (which includes a statement of teaching philosophy), CV, and three professional references.
Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time, non-tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, Equine Studies with an anticipated starting date of August 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructs 24 credit hours per academic year in horse care, management, and other experiential equine studies topics.
- Teaches a variety of equine courses within a hands-on, experience-based curriculum.
- Provides instruction in one or more riding disciplines, including hunters, jumpers, or dressage.
- Advises students on academic progress and degree planning within the equine studies program.
- Contributes to curriculum development to meet evolving student and industry needs.
- Promotes the equine studies program through networking, outreach, and collaboration with industry professionals.
- Attends on-campus recruiting events, summer equine orientations, and riding evaluations.
- Participates in faculty meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
- Serves on college-wide committees and actively contributes to the broader campus faculty community.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Equine Studies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor's degree in equine science, animal science, equine management, or a related field from a recognized institution required.
- Possesses a master's, Ph.D., or D.V.M. in a related field preferred.
- Demonstrates successful teaching experience at the college level.
- Brings expertise in equestrian facility and event management within their riding discipline.
- Possesses instructor certification (desirable).
- Exhibits strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates a commitment to student success and the advancement of equine education.
- Actively contributes to the college's reputation through professional engagement and collaboration.
- Growth mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
- Creative, strategic, and thoughtful.
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest (which includes a statement of teaching philosophy), CV, and three professional references.
