Ag Education ON CAMPUS Short Term Teaching - UMC Ag​/NatR Division

Ag Education ON CAMPUS Short Term  Teaching Position - UMC Ag/NatR Division

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

Job Code: 9754 (Teaching Specialist)

• Develop and teach courses in agriculture education and communication.
• Deliver high-quality instruction to undergraduate students.
• Advise students on academic concerns and support school‑related organizations.
• Participate in department decision‑making related to policies, courses, and programs.
• Provide service‑related teaching duties as needed.
• Maintain strong ties with scholars in the field and support student employment opportunities.
• Continuously advance professional knowledge and keep current with the field.

• 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 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.

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