Lecturer​/Instructional Assistant Professor-Department of Agriculture-Creating Pool

Position: Lecturer/Instructional Assistant Professor-Department of Agriculture-Creating a Pool
Job Summary

In anticipation of future needs, the Department of Agriculture is creating a pool of qualified individuals for part-time non-tenure track teaching positions for Fall and Spring semesters, with a possibility of a summer course. A vacancy may not be available at time of application.

Available teaching opportunities vary depending on Departmental needs in one of seven majors. Agribusiness, Agriculture Communication and Leadership, Agriculture Education, Agronomy Management, Animal Industry Management, Animal Science, Crop and Soil Science, Food Industry Management, Horticulture and Landscape Management, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

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University Benefit Highlights:

* Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)

* Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options

* Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents

* Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: /

Additional Information

Illinois State University:
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Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship;
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Community and Civic Engagement;
Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State's Metrics of Excellence /Pointsof Pride.

Bloomington-Normal:
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates.

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Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1250/month for a 3 credit hour class with a Bachelors or Masters Degree. $1375/month for a 3 credit hour class with a PhD during Fall and Spring. Summer pay will vary.

Required Qualifications

1) Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or related field.

2) Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Preferred Qualifications

1) Master's or Ph.D. Degree in Agriculture or related field.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

8/16/2025 or 1/1/2026

Required Applicant Documents

1) CV

2) Reference List

Please Note:

These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Lucas Maxwell

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Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender…