Teaching Technician- Reedy Creek Farm

Posting Number PG194175SP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Teaching Technician- Reedy Creek Farm

Anticipated Hiring Range $47,000 – $50,187

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm or 7:00am-4:00pm, rotating on-call every 3rd weekend

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department CVM Teaching Hospital

About the Department 

NCSU Reedy Creek Equine Farm is a 250 acre facility that is a unique collaboration between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine. The farm houses 50-90 horses which are part of university equine herd, as well as client horses for the theriogenology clinical service. Reedy Creek Equine Farm provides support to meet the teaching, research, and extension mission of the university.

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

Essential Job Duties 

The primary purpose of this position is to:

• Assist with the management of the university equine herd
• Develop and teach undergraduate and CVM courses
• Provide support for equine teaching laboratories
• Coordinate logistical details
• Manage community outreach objectives for the farm.
• Daily care of horses and the facility
• Creation of course content and new equine courses
• Undergraduate and veterinary teaching lab instruction
• Inventory management and requisition
• Development, implementation, and support of community outreach and education.

Other ResponsibilitiesMay require seasonal duties or other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Experience/EducationDemonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

• Other Required Qualifications
• Ability to apply knowledge of equine management principles.
• Knowledge of pasture management and rotational grazing strategies and ability to put this into practical application.
• Skill to identify subtle changes in equine behavior.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, systemic diseases, disease processes, & the understanding of the biological & clinical basis of infectious diseases.
• Experience and ability to safely handle stallions for teasing and semen collection.
• Skill to safely load and transport horses.
• Ability to safely operate horse trailer and farm equipment (tractors, manure spreader, ATV).
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds on a frequent basis with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to lift bales of hay consecutively during hay season.
• Preferred QualificationsPreferred equine management experience.

Required License or CertificationValid NC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 14 days of start date.

Valid NC Driver’s License required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License Required? No

Job Open Date 08/12/2024

Earliest Close Date—- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 08/16/2024

Notice to Applicants 

Special Instructions 

Please include a cover letter and resume/CV.

Position Number 00046849

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Research Technician

Position Classification Band Level Advanced

Position Classification Salary Range $ 34,320 – $ 72,734

Salary Grade Equivalency GN09

Alternate Option 

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events Mandatory – Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) 

Department Id 192001 – CVM Teaching Hospital

AA/EEO 

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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