Professional Practice Assistant Professor – Agricultural Machinery Technology

Utah State University•Logan, UT

About The Position

Utah State University is searching for a Professional Practice Assistant Professor in Agricultural Machinery to develop and teach courses related to production-based agricultural technology, including but not limited to forage and harvest equipment, planting and tillage equipment, off-road engines and power transmission, hydraulics, mechanized irrigation technology, welding, machinery management, refrigeration, electrical systems, robotics, and automation. This is a non-tenure-track teaching position with a 9-month appointment. The successful applicant will reside in the Department of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education. The position will start August 1, 2026. This position will be approximately 95% teaching and 5% service.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Agricultural Systems Technology, Technical Systems Management, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Career and Technical Education, Agricultural Education, Business Administration, or related fields.
3 years of experience in either the agricultural machinery industry, production agriculture, or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a training or teaching role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to facilitate in-person laboratory-intensive classes.
Proficiency in equipment and machinery diagnostics/repair.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of effective teaching experience, including experience with educational technology, online instruction, and various teaching methods.
Experience with extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications related to teaching and learning.
Excellent safety record.

Responsibilities

Teach essential courses for the Agricultural Machinery Technology (AMT) and Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) programs.
Strengthening the stackable degree pathway (certificate to AAS to BS)
Develop and implement industry recognized technician credentialing.
Facilitate and oversee work-based development and internship programs.
Recruit and attract high quality students by serving as the AMT program leader while establishing robust connections with technical colleges, Industry, and workforce development partners.
Oversight and management of the Applied Systems Technology Laboratories and co-advisement of the Ag Tech student club.