Lecturer - AGI

About the Department:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is the second largest college at North Carolina State University, a land-grant institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Agriculture and life sciences have been integral parts of North Carolina State University since the doors first opened in 1889. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences continues that heritage today. CALS teaches students in disciplines related to agriculture and life sciences, creates new knowledge through innovative research, provides solutions for the public with community-based extension programs, and develops leaders to guide society – all in an effort to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of our state and the world. CALS Academic Programs carries out the College’s teaching mission, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as two-year associate degrees through the Agricultural Institute. The Agricultural Institute fulfills the land-grant mission of academics by serving students with lower academic abilities but with a passion for hands-on training and learning. This entity has awarded degrees since 1962, with over 6500 alumni, many of whom are highly influential in the agriculture industry.

Essential Job Duties:

This is a 9-month lecturer appointment, with option for continuous renewal.

Lecturers report to the Director of the Agricultural Institute.

Key Responsibilities includes teaching 7-8 sections per academic year (3-4 sections per semester). The course load includes two required three-credit courses:

• WRT 111 (Expository Writing)
• WRT 114 (Professional Writing, Research and Reporting),
• may include one one-credit course, AGI 101 (Introduction to the Agricultural Institute),
• or other writing or communication related courses.

Emphasis in WRT 111 is on writing processes, including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis support and development, editing, and revision.

WRT 114 emphasizes research, listening, critical thinking, analysis, interpretation and design used in oral and written presentations.

Other Responsibilities:

Additional responsibilities include serving on Agricultural Institute committees, assisting with the Peer Evaluations process and Teaching Portfolio for AGI instructors, working with the Renewed Commitment Program, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in English or equivalent discipline.
• At least 18 credit hours of English courses.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Three years of secondary or post-secondary teaching experience in related discipline.
• Strong communication, relationship building, networking skills, and the ability to cultivate relationships with underrepresented student groups is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in communicating ideals and standards of the agriculture industry to a variety of audiences, communicating new trends in the agriculture industry, and providing insight and recommendations on a variety of agricultural areas to stakeholders.