What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst. Professor Agriculture-Ag Business position at Wilmington College?
Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Agriculture
Basic Function :
Full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Wilmington College is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Agriculture in Agricultural Business on our main campus in Wilmington to begin August 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Represent the college professionally in all interactions
- Possess innovative teaching and faculty committed to engaging pedagogies
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary endeavors
- Provide hands on experiences to our students on our academic farm
- Adhere at all times to the policies and procedures of the program and the college
- Fulfill all teaching assignments, while maintaining a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment :
Courses to be taught include but are not limited to :
Exploring Agriculture
Introduction to Agricultural Business
Comupter Applications in Agriculture
Farm Management
Operations Management
Agricultural Policy
Potential to teach some animal science courses as well such as species classes, and animal reproduction courses
Performance Standards :
1. Meets objectives in a timely and effective manner and strives to fulfill the college's strategic agenda.
2. Coordinates effectively with other AG faculty and staff and with other college departments / employees.
3. Strives for excellence in the performance of responsibilities and in meeting the needs of students served.
4. Knows and observes college and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.
Qualifications :
o US Farm Experience
o Evidence of scholarship (application, teaching and learning, etc.)
