College Professor - Associate Diploma in Equine Care and Management
Ridgetown, CA, N0P 2C0
Position is covered by the Agreement between the University of Guelph and University of Guelph Faculty Association Unit 2
Temporary full-time from 08/17/2025 to 05/08/2026
Position Description
The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus invites applications for a fixed term full-time College Professor role teaching in the Equine Care and Management Associate Diploma Program. This nine-month appointment will begin in August 2025 and will end in May 2026. The position is based at the Regional Equine and Agricultural Center of Huron (REACH) in the municipality of Central Huron, 140km northwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph and 160km northeast of the Ridgetown Campus.
Position Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field with a minimum of three years of work experience in the equine industry. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience in the equine industry may be considered.
- Proven ability to safely handle horses with varying backgrounds and temperaments.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to develop presentations for diploma students.
- An ability to incorporate relevant, practical, applied experiences into teaching methods.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office and internet applications.
- Demonstrated record of diplomacy, teamwork, and time management.
Preference will be Given to Candidates with:
- Experience teaching at the post-secondary level with a commitment to student success.
- A related professional designation or industry recognized certification.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Quality and Student Success, the College Professor will be responsible for teaching courses to students in the Equine Care and Management Associate Diploma Program. The incumbent will be responsible for the development, preparation and delivery of appropriate course materials, evaluation of student progress, and individual academic consultations with students. In addition, the College Professor may be involved in student recruitment/promotion, curricular and program development, and other pedagogical activities.
The assigned courses may include Equine Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Equine Health, Introduction to Equine Nutrition, Equine Facility Management and Design, Equine Conformation and Lameness, and Equine Health and Welfare. Other courses may be assigned based on expertise. Detailed course descriptions can be found at https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/associate-diploma/course-descriptions/deqn/
Applicants invited for an interview will be required to prepare and deliver a presentation and complete a practical evaluation.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications.
About Ridgetown Campus and the University
REACH Huron is located on the treaty land and territory of the Anishnabek, with neighbouring communities of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation and Saugeen First Nation. Huron County is within the lands of the Huron Tract Purchase also known as Treaty 29. We commit to our responsibility as stewards of this land and to the animals in our care.
We acknowledge the traditional territory under Treaty 2 of the Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi on which the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus resides. These three Nations make up the traditional Three Fires Confederacy. We recognize and respect the contributions of our Anishinaabe and Leni-Lunape ancestors, as stewards both in shaping and strengthening this community, our province, and our country.
The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has been a leader in applied agricultural research for 100 years. The campus is located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, one of Canada’s most important agricultural regions, producing over 70 different types of crops. Campus faculty are globally recognized as leaders in their fields, partnering closely with producers to solve real-world problems. They share their expertise with students inside the classroom and on our 180-hectare campus and research plots which offer exceptional hands-on learning opportunities.
The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.
The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph, you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)
Assessment of applications will begin on July 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on careers.uoguelph.ca and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1578). For a competitive application, please ensure submission of the following materials in a single PDF file:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
Applications should reference Requisition ID#1578 and be addressed to the attention of Dr. Paul Luimes, Associate Director, Academic Quality and Student Success, Ridgetown Campus at pluimes@uoguelph.ca.
Deadline: July 18, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found.
Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10906708
Classification: UGFA Unit 2 - College Professor
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 07/11/2025
Closing Date: 07/18/2025