College of Business - Fixed Term Senior Instructor II
Job Description
Benefits
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- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Full job description
The College of Business at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is now accepting applications for a 9-month full-time, fixed-term Senior Instructor II in the Agriculture Entrepreneurship (AE) degree program. The AE program is a newer degree program at EOU and has shown rapid growth as the curriculum has evolved and been further refined to position its graduates to be competitive in the current and future agriculture job market.
This position complements our current AE faculty expertise and expands the program’s ability to provide applied, real-world innovative content and programming to develop the next generation of agriculture leaders, managers and entrepreneurs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise and/or experience in the following agriculture areas: agriculture finance and financial management, agriculture marketing and commodity trading, risk management, and global agriculture trade and policies. The ideal candidate will have some industry experience, along with the ability to develop networking and partnership collaborations with private, public and industry representatives.
The primary responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses (primarily on-campus with online options) in agriculture finance, marketing, and management, along with refining and teaching courses in global agriculture management, trade and policies. Introductory undergraduate courses in general data management and analysis, and Introduction to Business will also be required of the candidate. In addition to the above teaching responsibilities, the candidate will also advise and mentor undergraduate students in the AE degree, help develop new AE programming and outreach opportunities, network with industry professionals and organizations, and help market and promote EOU and the AE program to regional high schools, community colleges and community members.
Depending on future AE program growth, funding and other considerations, an incumbent with a Ph.D. may be eligible for review for conversion to a full-time, tenure-track faculty position.
The Eastern Oregon University College of Business is committed to academic excellence and a learner-centered environment characterized by quality teaching and academic advising, outcomes assessment, student engagement, experiential learning and career-ready programs. We strive to be noted for preparing our students to become ethical business leaders who can think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in an ever-changing global environment; while also striving to develop socially responsible citizens who foster greater inclusivity and are lifelong learners. We seek to impact regional rural economic and workforce development through responsive programming, consulting and small business services.
Appointment begins September 16, 2024
Responsibilities
Appointment begins September 16, 2024
- This position will require a minimum of 36 credits of teaching (3 courses per term) and academic advising with 9 credits of service (including program marketing, recruiting and outreach, learning assessment, and collaborative work with colleagues, staff and community members).
- Primary teaching responsibilities of undergraduate courses in agriculture and general business with both in-person and online modalities.
- The successful candidate will bring education and experience to teach in-person and online lower and upper division courses within the field of agriculture. Course assignments may include introduction to business, exploring agriculture career pathways, data management & analysis, agriculture finance, agriculture marketing, agriculture management, exploring global agriculture, and global agribusiness policies and trade. Other courses aligned with the candidate’s area(s) of specialization and experience may be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in agriculture or agriculture-related field with a major, concentration, specialization in the area(s) of assigned teaching responsibilities; OR
- Master’s degree in an agriculture-related major with a sufficient combination of graduate agriculture course work and significant professional agriculture experience in the area(s) of assigned teaching responsibilities.
- One year or more of effective in-person and/or online collegiate level teaching in agriculture or related field.
- Knowledge of U.S. agricultural and food production systems, including those in the western U.S.
- Knowledge and experience with basic data management software and associated analyses.
- Commitment to the personal and professional growth of students, including communication competency, written and oral skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with a Leaning Management System (e.g., Canvas).
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in agriculture or related field with a major, concentration, specialization in the area(s) of assigned teaching responsibilities; OR
- Hold ABD status in an agriculture-related major with a sufficient combination of graduate agriculture course work and significant professional agriculture experience in the area(s) of assigned teaching responsibilities.
- Two years of effective in-person and/or online collegiate level teaching in agriculture or related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching both concepts and practices associated with finance, management, and risk-mitigation (including marketing and commodity trading) of agriculture and food systems at the lower and upper-division level in both face-to-face and online modalities. Including the impact of domestic and international policies and practices.
- Demonstrated excellence in developing, utilizing and directing experiential learning methods to convey knowledge content and associated skillsets to both lower and upper-division students.
- Demonstrated excellence in utilizing data management and analysis systems to collect, analyze and interpret both agricultural and non-agricultural data; using both case-studies and real-time data acquisition systems.
- Experience working with the agriculture industry and associated organizations and communities.
- Experience developing and promoting academic programs to communities, school districts, and community colleges.
- Experience with learning assessment. Online teaching professional development, credentials, and/or certification (e.g., Quality Matters).
Applicants should submit
1) A letter of interest that addresses relevant expertise and teaching experience.
2) A current curriculum vitae
3) One-page statement of teaching philosophy.
4) Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of state public employee benefits including:
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary
1) A letter of interest that addresses relevant expertise and teaching experience.
2) A current curriculum vitae
3) One-page statement of teaching philosophy.
4) Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of state public employee benefits including:
- Paid holidays and paid sick time-off
- Individual and Family Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (95%+ employer-paid)
- Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Senior Instructor II: $56,348-$70,838.
Senior Instructor rank salary is determined by weighted years of eleigible teaching experience.
Senior Instructor rank salary is determined by weighted years of eleigible teaching experience.
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