Equine Lecturer & Equestrian Team Coach

41218BR

Animal and Food Sciences

Position Description

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences and Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking applicants for a full-time, 9-month Equestrian Team Coach and Equine Lecturer in a non-tenure track position (100% teaching appointment) to begin September 1, 2025. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in ANSC 3312 Horsemanship I, ANSC 3313 Horsemanship II, coaching the IHSA Western and Hunt Seat Equestrian Teams, with the opportunity to teach other courses of interest which align with department needs. Serving as the Equestrian Team faculty advisor is also expected. The successful candidate is expected to recruit and mentor student members of the Equestrian Team and coordinate all aspects of travel, competitor eligibility, entries, scholarship awards, and finances. Outreach and engagement with internal and external stakeholders are expected.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

Davis College includes the departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Soil Science, and Veterinary Sciences along with multiple research centers and institutes. Davis College also houses eight research centers and institutes including the Center for AgriScience Communications, Davis College Water Center, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Institute for Genomics of Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance, International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness, International Center for Food Industry Excellence, Texas Cooperative Research Unit, and the Thornton Agricultural Finance Institute. For the current academic year, the College has 2,747 undergraduate students and 519 graduate students. Davis College has 111 tenure-track faculty, 30 non-tenure track faculty, and 169 support staff. Faculty in Davis College generated approximately $16 million in extramural funding to support research, teaching, and outreach and engagement missions.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/afs/) at Texas Tech University exists to address the challenges of a growing and changing world. We tackle these challenges by empowering students, advancing discoveries, and disseminating knowledge. Our core values (integrity, community, accountability, grit, and excellence) define our culture and those we seek to hire. The department takes pride in its tradition of student success and experiential learning through curriculum taught by faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and engagement. Innovative creativity to address regional issues with global implications, while engaging with external community members through citizenship, are also hallmarks of the program. The department is housed in a modern research and teaching facility and is supported by several off-campus units (Equestrian Center, Equine Therapeutic Riding Teaching and Research Center, Grantham Companion Animal Research Facility, and an Agricultural Field Laboratory with canine, sheep/goat, swine, beef cattle, Burnett Center, and feed mill units). There are approximately 30 faculty members in the department, many of whom are leading researchers in their respective fields. Areas of research excellence include meat science and muscle biology, food science and safety, animal nutrition, health and welfare, and companion animal science. The department continues to experience historic student enrollment and now consists of more than 1,450 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Texas Tech Equestrian Center (TTEC) is a 100-acre teaching, research, and outreach facility that is home of the IHSA Texas Tech Equestrian Team, Horse Judging Team, Ranch Horse Team, Rodeo Team and Therapeutic Riding Teaching and Research Center. The facility offers an indoor arena with seating for approximately 650 people and 10 additional arenas, including an indoor and outdoor arena dedicated for Equestrian Team use. The Center maintains a horse herd of approximately 40 horses primarily used for teaching. The TTEC is located approximately 15 minutes from main campus and contains over 400 stalls on site for events, students, and outside boarders.

Major/Essential Functions

At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate level.

As an Equine Lecturer and Coach in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Work closely with faculty, staff, and students involved in the Texas Tech Equestrian Center and programs
• Demonstrate expertise in areas of horsemanship, equine care and training, and coaching of ISHA Western and English Teams
• Demonstrate effective teaching in animal science, specifically horsemanship, through student evaluation, peer review, and self-reflection
• Advise and manage the Texas Tech Equestrian Team Club and its officers under Student Government Association and departmental requirements
• Recruit and mentor student members of the Equestrian Team
• Travel to regional, zone and national competitions with the Equestrian Team
• Responsible for care of TTU-owned and leased horses in compliance with TTU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee guidelines and procedures
• Responsible for maintaining the training of horses for safety and performance
• Ensure that team members practice good facility stewardship and abide by all Equestrian Center policies and procedures
• Coordinate all aspects of travel, competitor eligibility, and competitor entries
• Manage budgets and finances of the Equestrian Team including fundraising and scholarship awarding
• Represent Texas Tech and the Equestrian Team at fundraisers, equestrian events, and other university-related functions

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

• Master of Science in Animal Science, Equine Science, or a related discipline at the time of appointment
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• A record of Western Horsemanship experience which could include providing or receiving instruction, training, competing, or coaching.
• A record of Hunt Seat Equitation on the flat and over fences experience which could include providing or receiving instruction, training, competing, or coaching.
• Provide evidence of advanced horse training knowledge and skills.
• A record of academic teaching experience. Teaching while as a graduate student will count towards this requirement.
• Coaching credentials as required by Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Experience with IHSA as a participant and/or coach.
• Previous equestrian team coaching experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of effective teaching which could include student evaluation, peer review, self-reflection statement, delivery of content, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Engagement in student extracurricular activities.

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter detailing interest and summary of qualifications
• Separate one-page statements on teaching, coaching and service philosophies.
• Contact list of at least 3 references
• A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

NonTenure track

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

06/17/2025