Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Summary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Duties

• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Requirements

• Develop instructional materials.
• Evaluate student work.
• Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
• Guide class discussions.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
• Supervise laboratory work.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Prepare tests.
• Evaluate student work.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Maintain student records.
• Write grant proposals.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Promote educational institutions or programs.
• Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
• Direct department activities.
• Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

Nice To Haves

• Data entry software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Blackboard Learn
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Carousel slide projectors
• Collaborative editing software
• Compact digital cameras
• Compact disk CD players
• Computer data input scanners
• Computer laser printers
• Computer projectors
• Conference telephones
• Course management system software
• Data management software
• Database software
• Desire2Learn
• Desktop computers
• Digital calculators
• Digital video cameras
• Digital video disk DVD players
• DOC Cop
• Email software
• Google Docs
• Handheld microphones
• Image scanning software
• Interactive whiteboard controllers
• Interactive whiteboards
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Laptop computers
• Laser facsimile machines
• Learning management system LMS
• Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
• Liquid crystal display LCD televisions
• Microphone podiums
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• MP3 digital voice recorders
• Multi-line telephone systems
• Multimedia projection equipment
• Opaque projectors
• Overhead data projectors
• Personal computers
• Photocopying equipment
• Poster printers
• Projector screens
• Sakai CLE
• Spreadsheet software
• Student response systems
• Tablet computers
• Television monitors
• Universal serial bus USB flash drives
• Videoconferencing equipment
• Web browser software
• Web page design software
• Webcams
• Wireless microphones
• Word processing software

About Us

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and nurturing their growth in a faith-centered environment? Ragin Prep is looking for dedicated educators to join our team for the 2024-2026 school year. As an independent Christian academy, we are committed to cultivating a love for learning, strong moral values, and a sense of purpose in each student. Here, you?ll have the opportunity to make a difference every day?guiding students academically, spiritually, and personally. Come be part of a supportive community where faith and education work hand in hand to prepare the next generation!