Instructor of Animal Science/Livestock Judging Team Coach

Department
Agriculture

Job Posting Title
Instructor of Animal Science/Livestock Judging Team Coach

Job Description

The Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty member to start in August 2023. We seek someone to serve as an instructor of animal science and the coach of the FHSU Livestock Judging Team. Our new colleague will teach courses that may include: Animal science, Techniques of livestock selection and evaluation, Livestock sales, Sheep production and management, Horse production, Swine production and management. While some online instruction may be required, this position is in-person on the campus of Fort Hays State University.

FHSU and the Department of Agriculture is committed to building an environment that is inclusive and representative of our students and state, so we encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 6-9 credit hours a semester;
• Coach the competitive FHSU Livestock Judging Team;
• Coordinate and implement competitive team travel and practice/work/chore schedules;
• Assist in the maintenance and coordination of animal herds and facilities at the university farm;
• Assist in the development of on-campus and online courses;
• Assist with departmental events, clubs and teams;
• Travel to various high schools, conferences, and other sites for recruitment;
• Oversee program website and social media;
• Develop camps, workshops, or field days for instructors and/or youth groups;
• Cultivate and develop relationships with alumni groups, business, industry, community.
• Willingness to travel, primarily weekends, with the judging team;
• The ability and willingness to teach via different modalities, including online;
• Other service in support of the Livestock Judging Team, the Department of Agriculture, and FHSU.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in agriculture or related field or HLC qualified;
• Valid driver's license required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of livestock herds, livestock industry, and livestock evaluation;
• Evidence of success training livestock judging in a competitive format;
• Evidence of success in competitive livestock judging;
• Knowledge of collegiate livestock judging rules;
• Experience with recruiting;
• Evidence of success teaching and/or mentoring undergraduate students;
• A record of successful fundraising.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS . Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF containing:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement (150-word maximum) explaining how they will help FHSU achieve racial, ethnic, and gender diversity that is representative of our state and student populations.
• Contact information for three professional references

APPOINTMENT DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin May 12, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

BENEFITS : Competitive benefits package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the search-committee chair:

Name : Dr. Clyde Cranwell

Email : cdcranwell@fhsu.edu

Phone : 785-628-4364

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :

The Department of Agriculture has eight full-time faculty positions serving more than 400 undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Agriculture or Agricultural Business with the latter available online. The Agriculture major includes options in Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications, Business Agronomy and General Agriculture. Classified staff employees oversee individual operations (beef, sheep, swine, and dryland crop production) on a 3,825-acre University Farm. This facility is available to provide students with access to hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that complement the classroom experience. See the department’s home page at www.fhsu.edu/agriculture for additional information.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE : The Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (WCOSTM) was formed in 2015 by aggregating the departments of Agriculture, Applied Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as the Sternberg Museum of Natural History and the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. The academic units consist of approximately 75 full-time faculty, 1400 undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students. Undergraduate students participate in technical, classroom, field, and lab experiences that many universities would reserve for graduate students. The wide range of academic programs are innovative, and college faculty embrace a one-on-one teaching and mentoring philosophy, while providing robust scholarship opportunities for our students.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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