Professional Practice Assistant Professor Agricultural Machinery Technology
Professional Practice Assistant Professor Agricultural Machinery Technology
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Job Description
Overview
Utah State University is searching for a Professional Practice Assistant Professor in Agricultural Machinery to develop and teach courses related to productionbased agricultural technology including but not limited to forage and harvest equipment planting and tillage equipment offroad engines and power transmission hydraulics mechanized irrigation technology welding machinery management refrigeration electrical systems and electronics. This is a nontenuretrack teaching position with a 9month appointment. The successful applicant will reside in the Department of Applied Sciences Technology and Education.
Estimated start date is August 1 2025 as classes will begin on August 25 2025. This position will be approximately 95 teaching and 5 service.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be expected to 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 workbased 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 - Additional duties will include oversight management of the Applied Systems Technology Laboratories and coadvise the Ag Tech student club.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Agricultural Systems Technology Technical Systems Management Agricultural Engineering Biological Systems Engineering Agricultural Education or related fields.
- 3 years of experience in the agricultural machinery industry or production agriculture
- Minimum of 1 years of teaching experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to facilitate inperson laboratory intensive classes
- Proficiency in agricultural machinery diagnostics and repair
- Excellent safety record
- Physically able to lift and carry 50 pounds for a distance of 30 feet
- Ability to bend kneel or stoop during laboratory instruction
- Ability to stand for 35 hours during laboratory instruction
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in Agricultural Systems Technology Technical Systems Management Agricultural Engineering Biological Systems Engineering Agricultural Education or related fields.
- Evidence of effective teaching experience including experience with educational technology online instruction and various teaching methods
- Experience with extramural funding and peerreviewed publications related to teaching and learning
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
- Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
The Applied Sciences Technology and Education (ASTE) department provides instruction to students seeking a certificate or an associate baccalaureate or graduate degree. These innovative degree programs allow students to gain expertise in the fields of agriculture education management applied sciences business and machinery technology. The ASTE Department coordinates teacher licensure in agricultural education; business education; family and consumer sciences education; and technology and engineering education. The mission of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is to enhance the lives of people through education discovery and outreach which collectively guide the ethical and sustainable use of land food water and economic resources thereby improving the health and wellbeing of humans plants animals and the environment.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
