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Lincoln University of Missouri invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor
of Agribusiness to teach Agribusiness courses. This is a 9-month, tenure track, full benefit-eligible faculty position with responsibilities of 100% teaching. Optional 3-month research opportunities available to increase salary during summer months. The successful candidate may have credentials for appointment as Associate or Assistant Professor.
Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities
Mentor students through student clubs and student research projects.
Teach 12 credit hours per semester.
Serve as an academic advisor for Agribusiness majors.
Develop an academic program and curriculum for Agribusiness students.
Initiate and participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
Write grant proposals for extramural funding.
Collaborate with other faculty, farm employees, extension educators, producers, and industry partners to conduct relevant research in your area of expertise.
Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Other duties as assigned by the Academic Department Chair or College Dean.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Demonstrated abilities to develop an academic program, provide innovative ideas, and an attractive curriculum for agriculture majors.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work in a team-oriented environment with a diverse group of students, staff and faculty.
Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Agriculture Business or a closely related field is required.
Experience mentoring or supervising student groups is preferred.
Candidates that have the credentials for appointment to Academic Department
Chair will be considered for this role (if unfilled at the time of hire). If chosen, the
individual will provide leadership in planning and supervising programs relevant to the
Department of Agriculture's mission, managing budgetary and financial matters, and
generating extra-mural support.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
Salary: $55000 per year
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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