Alcorn State University Hiring for Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Education(Tenure Track) at Lorman, MS Full Time

Job Title:

Assistant/Associate 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:

As described in qualifications

Essential Job Functions :

· Work as a member of the faculty in School 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

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;
· Demonstrates 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;· Demonstrates use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs;· Demonstrates ability to communicate and work with faculty, staff, students, and alumni;· Demonstrates ability to facilitate experiential learning;· Demonstrates ability to provide effective academic and career advising;· Two or more years professional experience in developing and delivering new courses;· Demonstrates evidence of scholarly activity;· Ability to form collaborative partnerships;· Strong commitment to teaching, research, and service;

Excellent communication and demonstrated interest and ability in visual and electronic communication.

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.

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

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Lorman

Open Date:

11/27/2023

Close Date:

12/01/2023

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.