Job description: The Department of Animal Science at the University of Wyoming is seeking applicants for an assistant lecturer position focused on equine science. Preferably, candidates should have expertise in equine nutrition, reproduction, and/or management. This full-time, 11-month appointment will have responsibilities for teaching (60%), extension (35%) and advising/service (5%). The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses in equine production and management. Depending on the discipline expertise of the potential hire, these course offerings could include equine production and management, exercise physiology, nutrition and diseases and reproductive management. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve the rapidly developing equine industry in the state, as well as develop science-based educational materials for 4-H youth. The individual will also be expected to assist in advising undergraduate students with equine interests. Extension responsibilities would be concentrated in the summer months.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in animal/equine science or related area is preferred (M.S. required) with an emphasis in equine nutrition, reproductive physiology and/or management. The successful candidate must effectively interact with students, faculty and staff, as well as with external clientele. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education through instruction and demonstrate the ability to develop equine related extension programs that includes working with departmental and county extension educators to transfer knowledge to livestock industry and youth clientele. Individuals must demonstrate competence in organizing and presenting information orally and through written work in scholarly and semi-technical publications.

Interested applicants should submit a statement of teaching and extension interests along with detailed curriculum vitae/resume and three letters of reference to: Dr. Steven W. Horn, Chair, Assistant Lecturer in Animal Science Search Committee, University of Wyoming, Department 3684, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071 (Phone: 307-766-4373;FAX: 307-766-2355; swh@uwyo.edu). Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is identified. The University of Wyoming is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University of Wyoming is a public, land-grant institution with high quality academic units conducting research with laboratory and large animal models. Excellent laboratory and livestock facilities exist within the Department of Animal Science. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.