Farm Manager

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌

Responsibilities:

Overall day-to-day operation of the Rhoden Field Laboratory (RFL) Livestock care and management Facility/equipment maintenance and repair Supervise student employees Teaching horses and horsemanship lab Assisting faculty with labs Provide farm oversight support to supervised research projects Pasture and cropland management

Sponsor ACU Riding Club Expectations:

Uphold and support the Christian mission and values of Abilene Christian University Foster a collaborative and engaging learning environment Contribute to program development and growth within the department Support departmental activities and promotions with RFL activities and service

Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree in Farm or Ranch Management, Animal Science, or a closely related field (required) Experience working with livestock and horses Ability to teach undergraduate lab for Horses and Horsemanship course. Ability to perform ongoing maintenance and repairs for the facility and equipment. Ability to coordinate with faculty to provide classroom needs for activities at the Rhoden Field Lab. Commitment to integrating faith and learning in alignment with the mission of Abilene Christian University Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collegial, student-centered approach

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching and training experience for horses and horsemanship Work experience on a farm or ranch Understanding of diverse ranch and farm operations

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter & resume Contact information for professional references can be uploaded as an attachment in the resume/cover letter section of the application ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master's degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU's mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university's online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or call 325-674-2359.