POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:   Assistant Professor in Equine Production and Management.  This is a ten-month, 60% teaching, 40% Extension tenure-track faculty position appointment in the Animal and Range Sciences Department at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.  Summer salary is available for the first four years.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Earned Ph.D. in Animal Science or closely related field or DVM degree, completed by appointment date with an emphasis in horse production and management.  Successful candidate must be able to teach, interact and communicate effectively (verbally, written and electronically) with colleagues, staff, students, producers and other clientele.  Experience in, and an in-depth understanding of, the horse industry and ability to teach equine classes.  Experience with and/or interest in working with 4-H members and/or underserved youth.  Ability to successfully recruit students from both rural and urban populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Disciplinary training in reproduction and/or nutrition preferred.  Knowledge, skill, and experience in production and management systems of livestock industries.

RESPONSIBILTIES:  Develop a hands-on program of instruction that supports the mission of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences in equine science.  Teaching responsibilities will include a portion of the following courses depending on the candidate’s expertise and interests:  Horse Production, Equine Reproduction, Equine Nutrition, Stable Management, Equine Health and Diseases, Horse Management, and Equitation.  The potential exists to teach other classes within the Animal Science curriculum.  The position has oversight of the SDSU Horse Unit and collaborates with other faculty for efficient use of the SDSU Horse Unit for teaching and outreach activities.  Recruitment, mentoring and advising of undergraduate students will be expected.  The successful candidate will develop a positive relationship with all segments of the horse industry, will develop an outreach/extension program focusing on, but not limited to, youth, and will serve as a resource to extension educators and 4-H horse program.  Securing external funding in support of the equine science program is expected.

SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications.

University/Community:  SDSU is a land grant institution and the state’s largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students.  The Department of Animal and Range Sciences includes 26 faculty instructing over 350 undergraduate majors.  Departmental curricula include programs in Animal Science, Range Science and Equine Science.  Graduate degrees offered are Master of Science in Animal Science, Range Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science and Biological Sciences.

SDSU is a community of approximately 17,500 near the east central border of South Dakota on Interstate 29.  The city has an excellent K-12 education system, is accessible to major medical facilities, has an active cultural and social environment, and has numerous lakes and parks within driving distance.  It is 50 miles north of Sioux Falls, a city of 125,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 31, 2008 or until suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site.  To apply, visit http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by position title, view job announcement, and click on “apply for this posting”.  The system will guide you through the electronic application form.  The employment site also requires attachment of cover letter, resume, and reference page.  Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with the process.  In addition to the online application process, send four letters of recommendation to:  Dr. Bob Thaler, Animal and Range Sciences Department, South Dakota State University, Box 2170, Brookings, SD 57007.  For questions on the position, contact Dr. Thaler at 605-688-5166.

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at TTY (605) 688-4394.  SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities.  Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:  Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 324, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007.  Phone (605) 688-4128.