Assistant Professor

Agricultural Engineering Position

The Agriculture Department at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff seeks applicants for a tenure track, 12-month position in Agricultural Engineering. The appointee will have a 25% Research, 75% Teaching appointment. Must have good written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently or as part of a team, make decisions in a timely manner, and cultivate a good working relationship with co-workers. Applicants must be a certified professional engineer (P.E.). And should have experience and qualifications to be able to facilitate and coordinate activities required for ABET accreditation of the agricultural engineering program. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses related to "Design and Field Operations". Faculty must prepare students for careers/opportunities working with row crops, aquaculture and forestry. The successful candidate should be able to challenge students' creative minds to develop and improve the next generation of agricultural equipment, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, power trains, hydraulics and agricultural mechanics. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in curriculum development, student advisement, internship supervision, industry collaboration, student recruitment, assessment, and the development and delivery of industry training programs. Expectations also include engagement in scholarship, grant writing, campus governance and other service. The successful applicant must have a strong interest in higher education and be enthusiastic about creating an educational environment that is innovative and inspiring to students in the classroom and in the field.

Qualifications:

• Doctor's/Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering or Related Majors
• Background and Experience in Agricultural Engineering
• Post-Doctoral and Teaching Experience

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Listing of Publications, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Recruitment Contact Information: Sharron Williams, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes