NTT Assistant Teaching Professor

Major Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and provide guest lectures in food systems, agribusiness, business finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, and related fields.
• Develop a new course on supply chain management as well as a capstone course to support the ABFS major curriculum, as recommended by the ABFS curriculum design committee and departmental mini retreats.
• Further instructional support for the M.Sc. curriculum may be required.
• As Undergraduate Program Director for ABFS:
• Serve as program advisor to prospective and admitted students (including first-year and transfer students).
• Represent ABFS at student recruiting events and transfer advising days, develop student retention activities and programs, and ensure students have clear paths and support to graduation (as aligned with the Office of Academic Programs).
• Conduct administrative processes such as major declaration approvals and pre-senior reviews.
• Prepare and submit annual program assessments to the Dean of Academic Programs.
• Support undergraduate experiential learning opportunities.
• Serve on the Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee (CEP) and other committees as required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering innovative courses and curricula.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Interest in and commitment to the ABFS program and its mission.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience at the college level.
• Proven ability to engage and motivate students.
• Experience with experiential learning and co-curricular activities.
• Knowledge of data analytics and its applications in agricultural and business contexts.

Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools.

Benefits

The position offers:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.

Pay

$43,880 per year

Schedule

12-month non-tenure-track faculty position starting September 1st, 2025.