Uzziah Scholars Program Director​/Assistant or Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences

Uzziah Scholars Program Director/Assistant or Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences

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Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.

Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders! Concordia University is seeking an Uzziah Scholars Program Director/Assistant or Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences who wants to be a part of this mission.

As an externally focused leader, the Director will collaborate with the Agricultural Sciences faculty, the Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Enrollment, Marketing, and Advancement to deliver outside‑the‑classroom experiences for Uzziah Ag Scholars, promote the Concordia agriculture science and education programs, and work alongside Advancement to seek financial support for the program.

The Director will lead a university program providing experiential academic, co‑curricular field experiences, and leadership development for agriculture‑focused students who are passionate about agriculture from a biblical perspective, devoted to developing servant‑leadership talents, and who wish to participate in co‑curricular agriculture activities and practical experiences in college.

This position holds a key role in building enrollment for the Uzziah Ag Scholars and the agricultural programs. The Director will interact extensively with both prospective high‑school students and current college students, build industry and community relationships, and engage with educators, agriculture partners, and leaders of the University.

This is a full‑time, faculty‑level position, with full‑time benefits. Must be 19 years or older to apply.

• Academic responsibilities
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  Field Experience Coordination – facilitate and evaluate Ag Scholars academic field experiences with area agriculture industry partners in collaboration with Agriculture Sciences faculty, including field trips, observations, and internships. Mentorship – coordinate mentoring activities between agriculture professionals and Ag Scholars. Coaching – lead co‑curricular community service and engagement experiences for Ag Scholars students. Teaching – the Director may teach agricultural courses each academic year.
• Admissions responsibilities
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  Recruitment – work collaboratively with Admissions and other departments to support recruitment of all students to Concordia, specifically curating a group of students for the Uzziah Ag Scholars program through engagement with high‑school students and educational leaders in Nebraska and midwestern states, along with agriculture‑focused organizations (e.g., FFA, 4‑H).
• Advancement responsibilities
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  In collaboration with Advancement staff, solicit and build agricultural business and community partners and support for the Ag Scholars and the agricultural programs.
• Plan, develop, and implement effective strategies for engaging young individuals and connecting them to mentors and partners. Foster strong relationships with students and colleagues in a team environment, and interact with representatives and leaders from all areas of the education and ag industries.
• Provide instruction in Agricultural Sciences, developing curriculum and co‑curricular experiences emphasizing hands‑on learning.
• Demonstrate a willingness and commitment to enthusiastically embrace the mission and vision of Concordia University, Nebraska.
• Other faculty duties as assigned.

• Education
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  Ph.D. or terminal degree in a related field preferred; candidates who have earned a master’s and who agree to pursue a terminal degree will be considered. Degree related to agriculture, agricultural education, or a…