Instructor AY

Job Description

The Agricultural Technology program (AT) is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Virginia Tech. The AT program consists of two years of education, leading to an Associate of Agriculture Degree. Its primary purpose is to provide students with the practical experience needed to be productive in the many careers within the Agricultural Industry. The AT program is seeking applicants for an academic year, nontenure track, instructor position. The faculty member will be expected to teach at least four courses with additional responsibilities listed below. Specific courses will include but are not limited to: AT Survey, Communication Skills, Applied Agricultural Mathematics, Contemporary Agricultural Issues with additional responsibilities to include recruitment, marketing, and social media/webpage maintenance. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the director.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in related agricultural field; Experience in teaching related courses; Demonstrated success in teaching with styles and methods that emphasize hands-on, practical, science based learning experiences; Excellent communication, human relation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in a postsecondary setting; Industry experience

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

03/19/2021

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Rachel Kohl at rachelkohl@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: February 8, 2021
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