Agronomy and Horticulture ON CAMPUS Short Term Teaching - UMC Ag​/NatR Division

Agronomy and Horticulture ON CAMPUS Short Term  Teaching Positions - UMC Ag/NatR Division Position

This is a short-term and/or temporary on-campus Agronomy and Horticulture teaching position for the University of Minnesota – Crookston Campus’s Agriculture & Natural Resources Department for the  academic year.

• Develop and teach courses
• Advise students with regard to academic concerns and school‑related organizations
• Provide service‑related teaching duties
• Participate in the decision relation to the policies, courses, and programs with which there is involvement
• Continuing personal growth within the profession, keep current with the field and broaden knowledge and expertise
• Deliver high‑quality instruction to undergraduate students in coursework in agriculture, agronomy, and horticulture
• Assist in the development of department goals and objectives; advise students; support research and community outreach in the areas of discipline
• Develop and maintain strong ties to other scholars in the field, enriching the student experience and supporting student employment opportunities
• The position requires regular office hours

• Master’s Degree, preferably in the teaching discipline
• Or, Master’s Degree in another field, plus 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline
• A terminal degree in the discipline or related area is preferred
• Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities
• Candidates must be willing to demonstrate self‑awareness, cultural competencies, and achievement in working with diverse student populations
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Candidates must be eligible to work within the United States

Pay Range: $1300‑$1500 per credit based on experience, course, and enrollment

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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