"Adjunct Instructor (Agricultural Sciences or Dietetics)"

Job Description

This position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate level courses in Agricultural Sciences or Dietetics. The course responsibility will also include but not limited to developing and maintaining up-to-date course syllabi that contribute to effective classroom instruction delivery. Providing appropriate and effective classroom instruction to undergraduate courses assigned. Managing classes to maximum efficiency using state-of-the art technologies and delivery methods. Providing timely/appropriate student evaluations, assessment and feedback. Providing academic, organizational advisement to students and also serve as mentor as appropriate. Maintaining appropriate office hours for student conferencing, tutoring, advising and general student development.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate level courses in Agricultural Sciences or Dietetics.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date course syllabi that contribute to effective classroom instruction delivery. Provide appropriate and effective classroom instruction to undergraduate courses assigned.
• Manage classes to maximum efficiency using state-of-the art technologies and delivery methods.
• Provide timely/appropriate student evaluations, assessment and feedback.
• Provide academic, organizational advisement to students and also serve as mentor as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate office hours for student conferencing, tutoring, advising and general student development.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences or related field for Ag Science Courses.
• M.S. in Nutritional Sciences or Clinical Nutrition for Dietetics Courses
• 1 - 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for all audiences.
• Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
• Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline.

Job Posting Close Date:

Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.