What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Professor Agriculture position at Wilmington College?
Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Agriculture in Agronomy 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
Soils of the Midwest
Computer Applications in Agriculture
Foundations of Soils
Soil Fertility
Practical Plants
Organic Farming
Community Supported Agriculture
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 :
US Farm Experience
Evidence of scholarship (application, teaching and learning, etc.)
