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SUNY Morrisville Equine-Hunt Seat Riding Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty in Morrisville, New York
Equine-Hunt Seat Riding Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty
Category:Full-time Faculty
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Department:School of Agriculture, Business & Technology
Locations:Morrisville, NY
Posted:Apr 1, 2024
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Position ID:174240
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About SUNY Morrisville:
SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 80 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources.
The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours).
The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing.
The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency.
Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment.
Job Description:
Campus Title: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Budget Title: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Unit: Equine-Hunt Seat Riding
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Rank and salary, $50,000+ depending on qualifications
Duration: 10-months
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville is offering a tenure track faculty position in our Associate and Bachelor degree equine science program.
Instructional responsibilities will focus on the Hunter Seat riding discipline
Particularly upper-level specialization courses in Hunter & Jumper riding
Could include any aspect of the equine industry (both lower and upper level courses) as related to the successful candidate's areas of expertise.
Coordinating summer programs with Hunt Seat ISA.
Hunt Seat herd management
Assisting in daily care, health and maintenance of lesson horse herd.
Involvement in procurement of new horses and establishing relationships with various equestrian professionals throughout the region and beyond.
Recordkeeping, sales and leasing for program animals
Candidate will be a collaborative team member of the Equine Science department
Responsible for implementing progressive teaching and program development
Work with accounting to develop program budgeting
Entrepreneurial activities and public service in their area of expertise and related discipline.
Contribution to academic community though service at departmental, college, and/or university levels will be expected. Additional duties could involve student recruitment, academic student advising and retention, student club advisement, internship supervisor and course and program assessment, academic review, ISA supervisor and program promotion. Coaching IHSA Hunt Seat riding team may also be potential duties associated with this position.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Professor designation: Masters Degree in Equine Science, or related discipline
Instructor designation: Bachelors Degree in Equine Science, or related discipline
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with current equine industry practices
Experience in starting and finishing training in hunter/jumper industry, & experience in showing horses in the respective discipline.
Experience teaching or working as an instructor with strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for 1) excellent teaching, 2) academic and career advisement of our undergraduate students, 3) contribution to department's continuing and developing instructional, entrepreneurial and recruitment activities, and 4) effective teamwork within a diverse array of students, colleagues and equine professionals.
Additional Information:
SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA
In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web sitehttps://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email atinfo@goer.ny.gov
Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.
Application Procedure:Application materials are required to be submitted on-line athttp://www.morrisville.edu/careers
Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).