Instructor, Department of Agriculture

Job Description

The Instructor of Agriculture will provide high-quality instruction, student mentoring, and academic support while advancing departmental initiatives related to curriculum development, workforce preparation, experiential learning, and industry engagement.

This position is intentionally broad in scope to provide instructional flexibility across multiple agricultural disciplines, including agronomy, agricultural business, agricultural communication, agricultural education, agricultural leadership, and animal science.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching and Student Success: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; deliver in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats; advise students; participate in curriculum assessment.
• Curriculum Development: Assist with curricula revision and development of certificates and micro-credentials.
• Industry and Community Engagement: Build relationships with partners; support experiential learning and outreach.
• Service and Collaboration: Participate in service activities and collaborate across disciplines.

Potential Teaching Areas

Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education/Leadership/Communication, Animal Science courses as listed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Agriculture or closely related field; ability to teach in two or more agricultural disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate; professional experience; collegiate teaching experience; online instruction experience.