Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education

Huntington University•Huntington, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Huntington University has an opening for a tenure track faculty position, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education. Primary responsibilities include leading and recruiting for Huntington University's agricultural teacher education program. This position reports to the Director of Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies and works in close collaboration with the Director of Teacher Education and the Managing Director of the Haupert Institute for recruiting activities and events.

Requirements

Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve others
Must be committed to the mission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating men and women to impact our world for Christ
Demonstrated understanding of Christian higher education and commitment to Christian faith integration in teaching and mentorship
Master's degree in Education or Ag Education; or a B.S. with considerable experience in the same; must hold a current teaching licensure for teaching agriculture at the secondary education level
Experience teaching agriculture at the high school or middle school level
Demonstrated success with engagement in Ag Education and the broader agricultural community
Past history of service in FFA or 4-H
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work collaboratively with others in a variety of settings
Current membership and/or willingness to join professional organizations such as the Indiana Association for Agricultural Educators (IAAE), the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE), or the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)

Nice To Haves

experience in agriculture judging events or team management preferred
experience and/or credentials in CTE core pathway topics, including but not limited to: animal, plant, or agribusiness systems, ag leadership and communications, environmental and natural resources, food products and processing, or power and structure systems (ie: ag mechanics, welding, construction, etc.).