Assistant or Associate Professor - Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Job at Inside Higher Ed, Commerce, TX

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Commerce, TX

Job Description

Assistant or Associate Professor Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication

East Texas A&M University College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Dallas, Texas

Job Description

Position is a nine?month, tenure?track appointment to develop and teach Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication (ALEC) curriculum focusing primarily on urban food systems leadership. The primary responsibility will be teaching, research, and service, including online and face?to?face undergraduate and graduate courses, advising and mentorship for graduate students, and leading the development of the urban food systems program at East Texas A&M Dallas Campus.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide instructional, programmatic, and assessment to ensure an effective program in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication.
  • Create an atmosphere for teaching and collaboration with faculty and students within CASNR and at East Texas A&M University.
  • Teach courses related to Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication.
  • Advise students in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication.
  • Communicate with external stakeholders to promote CASNR and East Texas A&M Dallas Campus.
  • Develop and coordinate the graduate Urban Food Systems program in CASNR.
  • Conduct research, including submission of grant proposals, securing of external research funding, presentation of findings at regional and national conferences, and publication of peer?reviewed research articles.
  • Assist with FFA LDE and CDE contests hosted by the university.


Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Education, or closely related field.
  • Ability to teach in the field of agricultural leadership, education, and/or communication.
  • Experience and knowledge in urban food systems or urban agriculture.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Valid drivers license.


Preferred Education / Experience

  • Professional experience in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and/or Communication.
  • Professional experience in non?formal educational programs.
  • Technical communications skills.
  • Higher education teaching experience as instructor of record.
  • Experience with online instruction.
  • Experience in grant writing, publishing peer?reviewed articles, and delivery of research presentations.
  • Leadership experience with FFA, 4?H, or other agriculture youth organizations.


Benefits

  • Employee tuition assistance for masters and doctoral programs.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long?term disability insurance.
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
  • 12?15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
  • Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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