Professional Practice Assistant Professor – Agricultural Machinery Technology

Overview

Utah State University is searching for a Professional Practice Assistant Professor in Agricultural Machinery to develop and teach courses related to production-based agricultural technology including but not limited to forage and harvest equipment, planting and tillage equipment, off-road engines and power transmission, hydraulics, mechanized irrigation technology, welding, machinery management, refrigeration, electrical systems and electronics. This is a non-tenure-track teaching position with a 9-month appointment. The successful applicant will reside in the Department of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education.

 

Estimated start date is August 1, 2025, as classes will begin on August 25, 2025. This position will be approximately 95% teaching and 5% service.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach essential courses for the Agricultural Machinery Technology (AMT) and Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) programs
• Strengthening the stackable degree pathway (certificate to AAS to BS)
• Develop and implement industry recognized technician credentialing
• Facilitate and oversee work-based development and internship programs
• Recruit and attract high quality students by serving as the AMT program leader while establishing robust connections with technical colleges,industry, and workforce development partners
• Additional duties will include oversight management of the Applied Systems Technology Laboratories and co-advise the Ag Tech student club. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Agricultural Systems Technology, Technical Systems Management, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Agricultural Education or related fields.
• 3 years of experience in the agricultural machinery industry or production agriculture
• Minimum of 1 years of teaching experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to facilitate in-person laboratory intensive classes
• Proficiency in agricultural machinery diagnostics and repair
• Excellent safety record
• Physically able to lift and carry 50 pounds for a distance of 30 feet
• Ability to bend, kneel, or stoop during laboratory instruction
• Ability to stand for 3-5 hours during laboratory instruction

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Agricultural Systems Technology, Technical Systems Management, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Agricultural Education, or related fields.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience, including experience with educational technology, online instruction, and various teaching methods
• Experience with extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications related to teaching and learning

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

The Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) department provides instruction to students seeking a certificate, or an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree. These innovative degree programs allow students to gain expertise in the fields of agriculture, education, management, applied sciences, business, and machinery technology. The ASTE Department coordinates teacher licensure in agricultural education; business education; family and consumer sciences education; and technology and engineering education. The mission of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is to enhance the lives of people through education, discovery and outreach, which collectively guide the ethical and sustainable use of land, food, water, and economic resources, thereby improving the health and well-being of humans, plants, animals and the environment.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students