Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Extension Education

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

The College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University seeks applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. This position is described as 45% teaching, 45% research and 10% advising. The individual filling this position is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (with an emphasis on graduate coursework) and to develop a strong research program of national scope focused on Agricultural Education, Extension Education or Agricultural Leadership. This position will teach in-person as well as distance education courses focused on agricultural, Extension, and adult education; advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels (M.S. & Ph.D.); serve on departmental, college, and university committees; develop a focused area for scholarship in and seek extramural funding and other opportunities related to agricultural and Extension education. LSU represents the largest institution of higher education in the state and is the public university in the state to be designated a Carnegie Research University with Very High Research Activity. Among a handful of distinguished universities to enjoy Land, Sea, and Space Grant status, LSU offers vital research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students as it transforms new technology into enterprise and lends expertise to solve endemic problems. Ample opportunities are available for professional development and experiential learning exist from study abroad, service learning, internships, undergraduate research, off-site training, co-ops and participation at scientific conferences. Enriched by Louisiana's natural and cultural distinctiveness, the community of learning at Louisiana's flagship university prepares students to meet the environmental, social, economic, scientific, creative and educational challenges that confront us locally and globally. Learning together, the students who begin their intellectual journey with us and the faculty whose research translates discovery into purpose make LSU a beacon of excellence.

Requirements

• PhD in Agricultural Education, Extension Education, or closely related discipline
• At least three years of professional experience in agricultural education, extension, or agricultural leadership

Nice To Haves

• PhD Agricultural Education, Extension Education, or closely related discipline
• At least three years of professional experience in agricultural education, extension, or agricultural leadership
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills along with excellent teaching skills are required.
• Candidates should possess a strong publication record in relevant research areas and the ability to secure extramural funds to support their research program.
• The desired candidate should also have a strong record of working with graduate students in both research and advising.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop a strong research program of national scope focused on Agricultural Education, Extension Education or Agricultural Leadership and seek extramural funding and other opportunities related to agricultural and Extension education.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Perform other duties outlined by the chair of the department.

Benefits

• LSU has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
• Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.
• Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree