Clinical Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education

Job Summary

The Agronomy Department in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University is seeking applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor (full time, academic year appointment with some summer support available) with primary teaching responsibilities in School‑Based Agricultural Education teacher preparation. The position will be joint with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Agricultural Education teacher preparation program, contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning, and mentor graduate students in this space.

They will provide service to the program, department, college, and university, and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Applicant must possess a PhD or EdD in agricultural education or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. A minimum of three years of successful middle and/or high school agriculture teaching experience is required. Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Candidates must be eligible for an Instructional License in CTE:
Agriculture. Experience in college‑level School‑Based Agricultural Education teacher preparation instruction is desired.

• Develop a nationally recognized teaching, research and engagement program focused on preparing future teachers of School‑Based Agricultural Education.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Agricultural Education teacher preparation program, mentor and serve as career advisor for undergraduate students, and develop curriculum.
• Serve as the university student‑teacher supervisor for Agricultural Education student teachers and assist with the teacher education licensure accreditation process for Agricultural Education.
• Contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning, and mentor graduate students.
• Provide service to the program, school, college, and university through committee participation, stakeholder collaboration, co‑advising of the IAAE‑Purdue student organization, exploring re‑establishment of Purdue’s Alpha Tau Alpha Honorary Agricultural Education student organization, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Course modality is generally in person. The potential may exist for teaching online/distance courses during the academic year.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.