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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Agriculture

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUA ASA - Biological Sciences (Nathan J Sammons (00007928))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Assistant Professor of Agriculture

DEPARTMENT: Department of Biological Sciences
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Tenure-Track 

SUPERVISOR: Dean, College of Science, Technology & Mathematics

PURPOSE: The Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University at Alexandria invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month position in Agriculture to begin Fall 2025. Candidates at the assistant or associate professor level will be considered. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences with expertise in agriculture education, precision agriculture or natural resource management. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Develop and teaches face to face and on line courses as assigned
•    Mentors undergraduate research for students in the agriculture concentration
•    Maintains high standards of instruction
•    Offers quality academic advising to students
•    Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings
•    Assists with curriculum development
•    Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically
•    Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a Ph.D. in Agriculture or a related field.

This position entails sixty percent teaching, twenty percent scholarly activities, and twenty percent community/university service. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

•    Please submit applications through Workday, uploading the following as a single PDF: (1) detailed cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching philosophy, ( 4) statement of research interests, (5) unofficial
transcripts, and (6) contact information for three references.
•    About Louisiana State University of Alexandria
•    LSUA is a state-supported liberal arts university located in Central Louisiana. It is home to more
than 4100 undergraduate students from throughout the country and globe. LSUA is accredited by
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. It is one of the nine member institutions of Louisiana State University System. Its mission is to provide a broad
spectrum of affordable undergraduate degrees in a robust academic environment that challenges
students to excel.
•    LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
•    LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students,
faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU's Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of 
Human Resource Management (HumanResources@lsua.edu) .

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Please submit applications through Workday, uploading the following as a single PDF: (1) detailed cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching philosophy, ( 4) statement of research interests, (5) unofficial
transcripts, and (6) contact information for three references.

Background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
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