LSU Dept of Agricultural & Extension Education & Evaluation

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We are pleased to announce that the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education and Evaluation at Louisiana State University is seeking applicants for a 12-month Instructor position in Agricultural Education. This position is described as 100% teaching and advising and will include a three-course teaching load in the fall and spring with recruitment and teacher professional development expectations in the summer. This position will teach a variety of agricultural content courses including agricultural mechanics, welding and metal fabrication, environmental education for educators, agriscience, and introduction to leadership. In addition to teaching courses, this position will advise students, work with student teachers, and participate in recruitment activities for undergraduate students in agricultural education and through the Teach Ag campaign.

This position would be a wonderful opportunity for someone to come complete their Ph.D. as LSU allows for six credits of free coursework each semester to employees after their first year of employment. LSU also allows employees to select their retirement option through the Louisiana Teachers Retirement System.

For full consideration, the applicant must possess a M.S. in Agricultural Education, Adult Education, or closely related discipline with at least three years of teaching experience in secondary agricultural education. Outstanding oral and written communication skills along with excellent teaching skills are required. Experience in agricultural mechanics and metal fabrication coursework is preferred.

The review of applications will begin on June 26th, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The position may begin as soon as August or as negotiated.

Full details for the position can be found at: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/Julian-C-Miller-Horticulture/Instructor_R00116210

Please feel free to share this information with those that you think may be a good fit for this position! For questions or additional information, please feel free to reach out to me or to Dr. Emily Manuel [email protected] who will be serving as the Search Committee Chair.

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