Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education

Assistant Professor Of Agricultural EducationHuntington University has an opening for a tenure track faculty position, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education. Primary responsibilities include leading and recruiting for Huntington University's agricultural teacher education program. This position reports to the Director of Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies and works in close collaboration with the Director of Teacher Education and the Managing Director of the Haupert Institute for recruiting activities and events.Qualifications:Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve othersMust be committed to the mission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating men and women to impact our world for ChristDemonstrated understanding of Christian higher education and commitment to Christian faith integration in teaching and mentorshipMaster's degree in Education or Ag Education; or a B.S. with considerable experience in the same; must hold a current teaching licensure for teaching agriculture at the secondary education levelExperience teaching agriculture at the high school or middle school levelDemonstrated success with engagement in Ag Education and the broader agricultural communityPast history of service in FFA or 4-H; experience in agriculture judging events or team management preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAble to work collaboratively with others in a variety of settingsCurrent membership and/or willingness to join professional organizations such as the Indiana Association for Agricultural Educators (IAAE), the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE), or the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)Candidates will be given preferential consideration if they have experience and/or credentials in CTE core pathway topics, including but not limited to: animal, plant, or agribusiness systems, ag leadership and communications, environmental and natural resources, food products and processing, or power and structure systems (ie: ag mechanics, welding, construction, etc.).General Information: Huntington University is an independent, Christian liberal arts university. Employees of Huntington University subscribe to the Statement of Faith that is identical to that of the National Association of Evangelicals. Statement of FaithWork Schedule: This is a full time, 10-month faculty, exempt position.To Apply: Review the full job description attached for a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications. Apply via ADP, using your personal email, and upload a cover letter, resume and list of references with your completed application. Questions can be emailed to Andy McKee, Director of Human Resources.