Equine Faculty

Iowa Valley Community College District; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Retirement plan

Personal time

Job summary

Iowa Falls, IA — Iowa Valley Community College District invites applications for Equine Faculty in ECC Faculty. The position supports Ellsworth Community College assignment and may require teaching at other District campuses.

You will teach courses with a 30 load hours per year, using online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats, and contribute to program and district initiatives while pursuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 12 graduate credits in the teaching discipline.
• Approval to teach in the assigned area per Department of Education and HLC.
• 6000 hours of recent, practical work experience in vocational-technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses per syllabi; maintain student retention.
• Provide timely feedback and respond to inquiries within ~48 hours.
• Participate in committees, orientations, recruitment, enrollment events, advising, and faculty meetings.
• Engage in assessment initiatives; conduct program review and advisory committee meetings.
• Pursue professional development and stay current with trends in the discipline.
• Collaborate professionally and perform other duties to support student learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Professional ethics

Industry collaboration

Education

Master's degree

12 graduate credits in discipline

6000 hours recent work experience

Job description

Position:Equine Faculty

Location: Iowa Falls, IA

Job Id:972

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Equine Faculty

Department: ECC Faculty

Reports To: Dean of Career and Technical Education

Job Classification: Faculty

Location: The primary assignment for this position is Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, IA; however the successful candidate may be required to teach or provide service at other District campuses.

Academic Year: 2026-2027

Summary: The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching coursework in the assigned program area. A course load of 30 load hours per year is required. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve a variety of delivery formats including online, hybrid, and face to face. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to contribute professional expertise through non‑teaching activities to the Division/Program, College and District. The instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals outlined in the Professional Development Plan as highlighted by the College's Quality Faculty Plan, and to advance IVCCD’s Mission, Vision, and strategic initiatives through student learning outcomes and continuous quality improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly. Maintain a classroom environment that supports student retention and completion. Holds a minimum of 5 office hours per week; the minimum hours of work per week is 35 hours.
• Monitors and provides frequent and specific feedback to students regarding the attainment of the learning outcomes and their progress in the course; this includes responding to student emails, phone calls, texts, etc. in a timely manner generally within 48 hours.
• Contributes as a member of the College community by participating in various committees, program orientations, recruitment and retention, enrollment events, advising, registration, attending faculty meetings and faculty committees.
• Actively participate in the District’s assessment initiatives; assess the overall student learning in the class by using multiple classroom assessment techniques, documents assessments, and uses the assessment data for instructional improvement. Completes regular year program review cycle and schedules advisory committee meetings as defined by accreditation requirements.
• Annually engages in professional development activities and seeks information about academic trends and ideas relating to teaching. Maintains and keeps up‑date on certifications and new trends in the appropriate discipline.
• Works and communicates professionally with others. Performs in a manner which benefits student learning.
• Supports the overall success of the District by performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Must meet minimum experience and education requirements specified by Iowa Valley Community College District. Approval to teach in the assigned area as defined by Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Master’s degree, and 12 graduate credits in academic discipline for those teaching arts and sciences courses. For persons in vocational-technical education fields without teacher education/experience and degrees, the occupational requirement is 6000 or more hours of recent, practical work experience.

Must have the necessary prior experience to demonstrate expertise in the field to be taught and/or prior teaching experience, preferably at the post‑secondary level.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Candidate must have strong leadership ability; excellent communication skills; and must be ethical, honest, and objective. Experience with and aptitude for working with representatives from business, industry, education, and other agencies in the identification of vocational and general education programming to meet the needs of the department and the college. Ability to assimilate data and to organize presentations for individuals and groups. Skilled in short-term and long‑range planning. Committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Commitment and willingness to participate fully in quality improvement at the personal, divisional, and institutional levels. Demonstrated ability to teach in both a face‑face and online instructional format.

Benefit Information: This position offers a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, retirement plan, personal time, sick and staff development opportunities.

Note: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, actual or potential family, parental or marital status, or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the District Equity Coordinator, 3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-844-5523, [e-mail].