Job No. 155319
- Job Title:
- Instructor or Assistant Professor of Agriculture
- Employer:
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
- Location:
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Beebe , AR
- Posting Date:
- 01-Apr-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
General Description
Arkansas State University – Beebe, a two-year residential community and technical college associated with the Arkansas State University System, invites applications for two (2) full-time, promotion eligible, Instructors or Assistant Professors of Agriculture to begin July 2025.
The successful candidates will possess a thorough knowledge of the discipline and teach a wide swath of courses specific to Agriculture including Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agronomy, and Animal Science. The ideal candidates will assist the college in maintaining a relevant, up-to-date Agriculture program and assist in the operation of the ASUB Farm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The individuals hired will:
· Teach Face to Face, Hybrid, and online course offerings as needed
· Teach at each campus location as needed
· Actively recruit students to the agriculture programs and ASU-Beebe, and participate in college student recruitment events
· Maintain a roster of advisees across many Career Education disciplines
· Participate in curriculum development and review
· Participate in course and program assessment annually
· Engage in student retention initiatives
· Serve on institutional committees
· Assist in the planning and operation of Ag Day and Cream of the Crop campus events
· Assist with the Ag Club student organization
· Assist in the maintenance and operation of the ASUB Farm and Greenhouse
· Establish relationships with K-12 counterparts and business & industry partners operating in Agriculture arenas
· Establish and meet with the Agriculture advisory council at least twice per academic year
The ideal candidates will possess a strong desire for teaching and community engagement rather than research and publishing.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agriculture Technology or closely related field.
Strong computer and technology skills.
One to three years teaching/training experience in secondary, post-secondary, or business and industry setting
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agriculture Technology or closely related field.
Three years teaching/training experience in secondary, post-secondary, or business & industry setting.
- Contact information:
- Arkansas State University-Beebe
- Beebe, AR 72012
- United States
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