Instructor/Assistant Professor, Crop and Soil Management

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a course load of 12 hours per semester, including courses such as Crop Science, Weeds and Their Control, Integrated Pest Management, and other courses as needed. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in agronomy and develop new courses that will enhance the current Crop and Soil Management degree program curriculum. Public service and research activities, student advising, preparing student teams for competition, co-advising the Agronomy Club, and developing a positive rapport with local, state and regional-level crop production firms will be required. The successful candidate will participate in research and scholarly activities, serve on committees, support quality graduate programs, and support the Hutson School of Agriculture and its activities, such as the annual FFA Field Day. The successful candidate will be intricately involved with the university research farms as well as engage collaboratively with industry partners.

Minimum Education Requirements

Master's degree in Agronomy or a related field is required. A terminal degree in Agronomy or a related field is preferred.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Documented successful teaching experience required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in and knowledge concerning row cropping systems, including corn, soybeans, tobacco, hemp, wheat, and/or precision agriculture.

Note: If the successful candidate is master's prepared, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track, instructor. If the successful candidate holds a terminal degree appropriate for the position, the position will be filled as a tenure-track, assistant professor.

Physical Demands Work Hours Annual Salary Pay Plan Faculty I

Posting Details

Posting Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Evaluations

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by February 20, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.