Job No. 154309
- Job Title:
- Professional Practice Assistant Professor – Agricultural Machinery Technology
- Employer:
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Utah State University
- Location:
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Logan , UT
- Posting Date:
- 03-Dec-2024
- Description:
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach essential courses for the Agricultural Machinery Technology (AMT) and Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) programs
Strengthening the stackable degree pathway (certificate to AAS to BS)
Develop and implement industry recognized technician credentialing
Facilitate and oversee work-based development and internship programs
Recruit and attract high quality students by serving as the AMT program leader while establishing robust connections with technical colleges,
industry, and workforce development partners
Additional duties will include oversight management of the Applied Systems Technology Laboratories and co-advise the Ag Tech student club.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Agricultural Systems Technology, Technical Systems Management, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Agricultural Education or related fields.
3 years of experience in the agricultural machinery industry or production agriculture
Minimum of 1 years of teaching experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to facilitate in-person laboratory intensive classes
Proficiency in agricultural machinery diagnostics and repair
Excellent safety record
Physically able to lift and carry 50 pounds for a distance of 30 feet
Ability to bend, kneel, or stoop during laboratory instruction
Ability to stand for 3-5 hours during laboratory instruction
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in Agricultural Systems Technology, Technical Systems Management, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Agricultural Education, or related fields.
Evidence of effective teaching experience, including experience with educational technology, online instruction, and various teaching methods
Experience with extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications related to teaching and learning
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application