"Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education(Tenure Track)"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education(Tenure Track)

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Job Summary
Department of agriculture has an immediate opening for tenure track position in Agricultural Education. The individual will be responsible for growing/building the agricultural education program. He/she will be an integral part of research activities aimed at strengthening the Department of Agriculture.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in working with limited resource individuals and the ability to develop partnerships and collaborations
• Understanding of different ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, commitment to include diverse voices in program prioritization and planning, and a commitment to developing and delivering both inclusive and targeted programming
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with faculty, staff, students, and alumni
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate experiential learning
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective academic and career advising
• Two or more years professional experience in developing and delivering new courses
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity
• Ability to form collaborative partnership
• Strong commitment to teaching, research, and service
• Excellent communication and demonstrated interest and ability in visual and electronic communication

Essential Job Functions

• Work as a member of the faculty in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
• Participate in graduate education through advising graduate students serving on graduate committees, and supervising thesis research
• Teach undergraduate classes in Agricultural Education and other areas deemed necessary
• Procure grants, contracts, and other funding to support scholarly research
• Provide leadership and strategic planning to establish statewide agricultural education outreach
• Prepare publications and scholarly works, including peer reviewed journals popular articles, bulletins, and scientific articles
• Attend state, regional and national Agriculture Education meetings and conferences
• Evaluate and document expected results and impacts of educational programs on targeted audiences
• Mentor students for competitive career placement
• Assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies
• Help with other duties as assigned duties

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Education, Agricultural Leadership or related discipline
• At least five years of teaching agriculture education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Knowledge about how to conduct audience needs identification, program development, experiential learning and evaluation of program results

Licensing and Certifications
N/A

EEO / ADA Statement
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices.

Physical Requirements

• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas: No
• Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Occasionally
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds: Not Required
• Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds: Not Required
• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds: Not Required
• Travel: Occasionally
• Extended Work Hours: Not Required

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Open Date
10/06/2025

Open Until Filled
No

EEO Statement
EEO Statement: Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University: Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700. Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188 Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA / ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Writing Sample
7. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
8. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
9. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents