Equine Faculty

Iowa Valley CCD•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

The Equine Faculty instructor fosters student learning by effectively teaching coursework in the assigned program area. The position requires a course load of 30 load hours per academic year. The dean assigns the teaching schedule, which may include online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery formats. In addition to teaching, the instructor contributes professional expertise to the Division/Program, College, and District through non-teaching activities. The instructor meets goals in the Professional Development Plan under the College’s Quality Faculty Plan and advances IVCCD’s mission, vision, and strategic initiatives through student learning outcomes and continuous quality improvement. The primary assignment is Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, though teaching or service at other District campuses may be required. The position is for the 2026–2027 academic year and requires at least 35 work hours per week, including a minimum of five office hours. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Meet the minimum experience and education requirements specified by Iowa Valley Community College District.
Have approval to teach in the assigned area as defined by the Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
For arts and sciences courses, hold a master’s degree and have 12 graduate credits in the academic discipline.
For vocational-technical education fields, candidates without teacher education, teaching experience, or relevant degrees must have at least 6,000 hours of recent, practical work experience.
Have prior experience demonstrating expertise in the field to be taught and/or prior teaching experience.
Have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
Be ethical, honest, and objective.
Have experience with and aptitude for working with representatives from business, industry, education, and other agencies to identify vocational and general education programming needs.
Be able to assimilate data and organize presentations for individuals and groups.
Be skilled in short-term and long-range planning.
Be committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to participating fully in quality improvement at the personal, divisional, and institutional levels.
Demonstrate the ability to teach in face-to-face and online instructional formats.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

Organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi, adapting teaching techniques for students with varying backgrounds and abilities.
Maintain a classroom environment that supports student retention and completion.
Hold a minimum of five office hours per week and work a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Monitor student progress and provide frequent, specific feedback on learning outcomes and course progress; respond to student emails, calls, texts, and other communications in a timely manner, generally within 48 hours.
Participate in College community activities, including committees, program orientations, recruitment and retention, enrollment events, advising, registration, faculty meetings, and faculty committees.
Participate in District assessment initiatives; assess student learning using multiple classroom assessment techniques, document assessments, and use assessment data to improve instruction.
Complete the regular yearly program review cycle and schedule advisory committee meetings as required by accreditation requirements.
Engage in annual professional development and keep informed about academic trends and teaching practices.
Maintain required certifications and stay current with trends in the discipline.
Work and communicate professionally with others and perform in ways that benefit student learning.
Support the District’s overall success by performing other duties as assigned.
Meet the goals outlined in the Professional Development Plan and contribute to continuous quality improvement and the College’s mission, vision, and strategic initiatives.