Adjunct Faculty – Equine Management and Training

Location Central Arizona College- Signal Peak Campus - Coolidge, AZ Job Type Adjunct Faculty Job Number tbd Department Equine Science/Engineering Technology Opening Date 11/10/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Job Summary Central Arizona College is seeking a qualified and experienced Adjunct Equine Instructor to provide hands-on instruction in advanced equine training with an emphasis on rodeo timed events and roping horses. This position will teach ANS223 Advanced Equine Training and ANS231 Equine Behavior and Training II. The successful candidate will combine professional horse-training experience with strong horsemanship, effective teaching practices, and a commitment to equine and student safety. Instruction will include both classroom concepts and practical, arena-based application.

Because these courses involve advanced riding, roping, cattle handling, and the training of performance horses, candidates must demonstrate substantial practical experience training horses specifically for rodeo timed events.

Responsibilities

Courses to Be Taught ANS223 – Advanced Equine Training This course focuses on fundamental concepts and horsemanship skills applied to training timed-event horses. Topics include conformation and bloodlines, equipment selection and use, training methods, rider development, and the physical and mental conditioning of both horse and rider. Instruction prepares students to understand and apply progressive training methods that allow horses to safely and effectively perform to their highest potential in competition settings. ANS231 – Equine Behavior and Training II This course provides advanced training of the roping and timed-event horse, both in the pen and from the roping box.

Emphasis is placed on correct horsemanship principles and the physical and mental preparation of both horse and rider. Students are required to supply an appropriate horse and tack for the course. Essential Responsibilities The adjunct instructor will provide instruction consistent with approved course descriptions and student learning outcomes and will design and deliver meaningful, engaging lessons that combine appropriate instructional methods with hands-on learning experiences. Lessons should actively engage students, reinforce course concepts, and provide purposeful opportunities to develop and apply horsemanship and equine-training knowledge.

The instructor will demonstrate and supervise safe riding, roping, cattle-handling, and horse-training practices; create and maintain appropriate course assignments; evaluate student performance; record grades and attendance accurately and in a timely manner; provide constructive feedback; communicate with students; and maintain required course and institutional records. The instructor is responsible for completing required College training, professional development, and faculty-related tasks within established deadlines and for maintaining regular communication with the appropriate faculty lead and/or supervisor. The instructor must be able to work effectively and independently in an active equine and arena environment and model professional horsemanship, ethical treatment of animals, sportsmanship, accountability, and appropriate conduct at all times.

Qualifications

A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as a horse trainer, with demonstrated experience training horses for rodeo timed events Extensive practical experience with roping and timed-event horses, including arena work, cattle exposure, and training from the roping box Preference may be given to candidates with: Professional training experience specifically in team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, or other rodeo timed events Professional rodeo, collegiate rodeo, or other recognized competitive timed-event experience Experience developing horses from foundational training through competition-level performance Previous teaching, coaching, clinician, or instructional experience Experience working with collegiate rodeo athletes or competitive western riders Previous experience using Blackboard or another learning management system in an educational setting Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of advanced western horsemanship, equine behavior, training progression, conditioning, tack, and equipment Demonstrated ability to safely work with horses, cattle, riders, and roping equipment in an instructional environment Knowledge of appropriate equine welfare practices and the ability to recognize physical, behavioral, and training concerns Ability to demonstrate advanced riding, horsemanship, and horse-training techniques and effectively communicate those techniques to students Ability to design and deliver meaningful, engaging, and appropriately challenging lessons that align with established course outcomes and provide students with opportunities for practical application Ability to evaluate horse-and-rider performance and provide constructive, individualized instruction Ability to use Blackboard to create and manage assignments, record grades, communicate with students, and maintain course information, or the willingness and ability to learn these functions Ability to use the College’s online systems to record and maintain accurate student attendance Ability and willingness to remain current on all required professional development, institutional training, compliance requirements, and assigned faculty tasks Ability to work independently, take initiative, remain self-motivated, and manage course responsibilities with limited direct supervision Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills Commitment to maintaining a professional, safe, respectful, and student-centered learning environment Physical and Environmental Requirements Due to the hands-on nature of these courses, the instructor must be able to: Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, dust, and direct sunlight Safely work in and around horses, cattle, arenas, trailers, tack, and other equine equipment Perform duties that may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and moving throughout an arena or equine facility Demonstrate and supervise riding, roping, horse-training, and cattle-handling activities as required by the course curriculum This position is not eligible for health benefits. Employer Central Arizona College Address 8470 N Overfield Rd #H106 Coolidge, Arizona, 85128 Phone (520) 494-5589 Website http://www.centralaz.edu/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Careers at Central Arizona College Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty/Dual Enrollment Educator Menu Close Menu Careers at Central Arizona College Full-Time Job Opportunities Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty/Dual Enrollment Educator Part-Time Job Opportunities/Student Employment Job Descriptions Job Categories Help & Support Translate Support Job Application Job Details Applying as: | Support Close Close Cancel Clear SIGN Save We've updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Please, read and accept changes. Effective date: August 19, 2025 NEOGOV PRIVACY POLICY Contents 1.

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