Assistant Professor Term (Open Rank) - R104296

Department:

Equine

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R104296

Position Description:

The Equine Industry Program at the University of Louisville seeks qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position. This is a non-tenure track position with primary responsibility for undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and professional service. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The faculty member will play a critical role in advancing the Equine Industry Program. They will develop and teach courses in the Equine Industry Program at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both face-to-face and online formats. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct applied research related to equine business and the horse racing industry (including, but not limited to workforce trends, auctions and sales, and racetrack operations).

Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a graduate degree (MS, MBA, JD, Ph.D., DBA) in equine business, management, strategy, leadership, general business, or a closely related discipline. They will have experience in or demonstrated passion for the equine industry and teaching experience. Experience developing and teaching online courses, as well as experience working with equine industry stakeholders will be considered. Individuals with expertise in horse farm or racetrack operations are particularly desirable.

About the Equine Industry Program, the University and Louisville, Kentucky

The Equine Industry Program is on the move and a leader in horse commerce enterprise and academics. It was established in 1986 and is supported by KRS (Kentucky Revised Statute) 230.550. As the only AACSB-accredited equine program in the U.S., the Equine Industry Program provides training and educational opportunities in the horse racing industry relating to, but not limited to, finance, management, marketing, regulation, and administrative aspects of the horse racing industry.

The University of Louisville is a metropolitan research university with about 23,000 students. The College of Business serves over 2,000 students with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and a PhD in Entrepreneurship degrees. It also is home to the Center for Free Enterprise, the Equine Industry Program, and the YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Family Business Center.

Guided by its Cardinal Principles , the University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias. To find out more about UofL's inclusion efforts, see: http://louisville.edu/diversity

Louisville is a vibrant city with a population of over one million and that offers a relatively low cost of living. Major companies in the city include Humana, YUM! Brands, UPS, Ford Motor Company, GE Appliance, and more. The city also boasts a thriving cultural and arts scene, one of the highest number of restaurants per capita in the U.S., and a world-class public park system.

To Apply

Applicants should submit a combined single document (PDF) containing a letter of interest, resume, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and names and contact information for three professional references. For full consideration, applications must be received by May 3, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

For additional information contact Amy Lawyer, Chair, Equine Administration Department, at [email protected] or 502-852-4862.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.