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Monday, October 28, 2019

National Ag Law Center - Staff Attorney Positions in Fayetteville, Arkansas

The National Agricultural Law Center, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas is seeking two new staff attorneys, with work focusing on Finance & Credit and on Food Law.

Finance & Credit Position:

The Staff Attorney will assist with research and writing activities that further the national mission of the National Agricultural Law Center, with a primary emphasis on agricultural finance and credit issues impacting the agricultural and food sectors. This includes relevant aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code (i.e., Article 9 and Article 2), agricultural liens (including statutory trusts under Packers and Stockyards Act and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act), and bankruptcy/debt management. Staff Attorney will report to Senior Staff Attorneys and, as needed, oversee work of one or more Center Research Fellows. Staff Attorney must have demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as closely with Center staff, as needed. This is a 2-year position contingent upon continued funding and performance.

https://jobs.uark.edu/postings/37684

Food Safety and Labeling Position:

The Staff Attorney will assist with research and writing activities that further the national mission of the National Agricultural Law Center, with an emphasis on food safety and labeling issues impacting the agricultural and food sectors. Staff Attorney will report to Senior Staff Attorneys and, as needed, oversee work with one or more Center Research Fellows. Staff Attorney must have demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as closely with Center staff, as needed. This is a 2-year position contingent upon continued funding and performance.

https://jobs.uark.edu/postings/37683

Saturday, October 26, 2019

New Mexico Legal Aid - Agricultural Worker Program Staff Attorney

Description:

  • NMLAs Centro Legal Campesino provides free civil legal aid to agricultural workers throughout the state -- predominantly in the south and southeast. NMLA case priorities include wage theft, employment discrimination and harassment, workplace health and safety violations, civil rights abuses, and immigration relief for survivors of violence and human trafficking.
Duties:
  • The Staff Attorney will provide effective legal services to enforce agricultural workers rights. Advocacy tasks include:
    • Multi-faceted advocacy to support project initiatives (Wage Justice Agricultural Guest Workers, Workplace Health & Safety, Labor Trafficking)
    • Outreach in rural areas and at farmworker community centers across New Mexico and at the El Paso/Juarez border
    • Case development and litigation in federal and state courts for claims under the Agricultural Worker Protection Act and federal and state wage laws
    • Advice, counsel, and representation as appropriate for farmworkers before administrative agencies for wage theft and health and safety violations
    • Advice, counsel, and representation as appropriate for farmworkers in poverty law practice areas (public benefits, unemployment insurance, housing, and consumer)
    • Development of community legal education materials and conduct Know Your Rights presentations and participatory workshops
    • Work in strategic partnerships, including co-counseling relationships, with other legal services and advocacy organizations
    • Development and strengthening relationships with community agencies
    • Participation in state-wide, regional, and national coalitions and taskforces
Requirements: 
  • Fluency (or high proficiency) in Spanish and English
  • Ability to work effectively as part of team
  • Collaborative work ethic
  • Passion and energy to confront systemic injustices faced by farmworker communities
  • Experience working with marginalized individuals and populations, especially immigrants
  • Commitment to a client-centered approach to advocacy and working on challenging issues in a compassionate and sensitive manner
  • Willingness and ability to do evening and weekend work, especially in harvest season, and to travel throughout New Mexico and to the El Paso/Juarez border region.
For more information, click here.

National Farmer's Union - Government Relations Director

Description:

  • The Government Relations (GR) Director’s primary focus is to supervise and lead the GR team, lobby members of Congress, congressional staff and appropriate federal agencies. The GR Director will provide background research, draft policy documents and correspondence, and disseminate information to Congress, the administration and National Farmers Union members. This individual will represent National Farmers Union with outside organizations, coalitions, and the media.
Duties:
  • Supervise and lead the GR team on policy matters 
  • Lobby members of Congress, congressional staff and federal agencies. Assist with developing and enhancing relationships with members
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive policy strategy
  • Create, lead and help execute strategic plans on issue campaigns, including direction of advocacy and relationship with legislators and federal agencies
  • Represent National Farmers Union (NFU) at coalition meetings and coordinate joint efforts with outside organizations
  • Draft correspondence to the administration, federal agencies and Congress on requested issues
  • Provide issues updates via memo to NFU leadership and conduct research for background facts, history and data. Develop charts and graphs for use in testimonies, comments, press and talking points
  • Research and prepare written testimony for congressional hearings and comments on federal rule making process
  • Provide timely and substantive background materials for NFU communication needs. Work with the team to articulate NFU policy positions in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Create background materials and draft outlines in conjunction with the Communications Department for all NFU presentations
  • Represent NFU with the media on requested issues
  • Communicate with the board of directors on policy issues
  • Assist with the coordination and management of NFU events that impact policy advocacy which includes the Policy Committee, Fly-In and NFU Convention
Requirements:
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of agricultural policy and practices
  • Working knowledge of federal policy-making process
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and effective listing skills
  • Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and interact effectively with all levels across the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive strategies
  • Exceptional planning, organizing and prioritization skills, and follow-up skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail, knowledge retention and ability to recall large amounts of detailed information
  • Professional presentation and demeanor. Ability to positively and professionally represent the organization at events and with the media
  • Ability to be flexible, shift priorities and adapt quickly to changes
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and assignments with competing priorities, deadlines and demands
  • Sound judgement and decision-making skills. Ability to assess a situation, gather information and apply logic and critical thinking skills to evaluate risks and determine an appropriate course of action
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand when to escalate matters to the next level and/or seek guidance
  • Strong leadership abilities, and ability to learn and acquire new concepts and/or skills quickly
  • Ability to travel to domestically, as needed
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Additional education is a plus
  • Relevant legislative experience and/or experience working with federal agencies’
  • Prior experience developing and implementing short-term and long-term strategies
To apply,  please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@nfudc.org by November 15, 2019. Please add “Government Relations Director” in the subject line of the email.

American Farmland Trust - New York Policy Associate

Saratoga Springs, NY

Description:
  • American Farmland Trust is a national organization dedicated to saving the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices and keeping farmers on the land.  Since our founding, AFT has helped protect more than 6 million acres of farmland and led the way for the adoption of conservation practices on millions more.  AFT’s New York State office was established in 1990 as the state is home to some of the most threatened farmland in the nation.
  • The New York Policy Associate position offers an exciting opportunity to help carry out the policy agenda of a growing, forward-looking agricultural conservation organization. The Policy Associate will work closely with the New York Policy Manager, the AFT Policy team, consultants and external partners to advocate for policies and programs that save the land that sustains us, including:
    • Permanently protecting farmland in New York;
    • Supporting a new generation of farmers in finding land and getting started in farming in New York;
    • Building the ability for public institutions, like K-12 schools, to increase their purchasing of NY grown, fresh and minimally processed food;
    • Accelerating siting of renewable energy to support farm businesses while protecting productive farmland; and
    • Helping farmers mitigate and adapt to climate change.
  • The Policy Associate will support broader efforts to develop and grow these programs. They will have the opportunity to work across teams within AFT’s New York Office, as well as with external partners including farmers, landowners, agricultural professionals, and institutional leaders.   
Duties:
  • The New York Policy Associate’s duties and responsibilities will include:
    • Attending and participating in advocacy meetings including handling scheduling; assisting with preparation of materials, agenda, and presentations; notetaking during meetings; and supporting follow-up communications;
    • Coordinating event logistics for advocacy days, such as scheduling meetings, reserving event space, coordinating catering;
    • Organizing signatures from partner organizations for letters of support for key policies and programs;
    • Drafting emails and event invitations to key state leaders and lawmakers;
    • Assisting with policy research among a growing portfolio, including farm to institution, farmland protection, farmland access, renewable energy siting, and soil health initiatives that help farmers combat climate change;
    • Helping to coordinate programs for a diversity of stakeholders across multiple formats, such as webinars, networking events, and educational workshops;
    • Responding to email and phone inquiries from farmers, landowners, organizations, and the public;
    • Assisting with coordinating internal meetings and communications to ensure timely completion of program activities;
    • Helping to build farmer engagement with advancing AFT’s policy agenda by phone or email and attending conferences with the Policy Manager;
    • Assisting with content development and delivery for social media campaigns, virtual lobby days, regular email updates, and other digital communications; and
    • Supporting the development and drafting of stories of farmers and others that are engaged in AFT’s programs.
Requirements:
  • The New York Policy Associate must be outgoing and energetic, organized, a good researcher, and capable of working well independently as well as part of a team. 
  • The Policy Associate will need to be comfortable regularly interacting with a diverse audience - including elected officials and their staff; state leaders; farmers; organizations in the agricultural, environmental, school, public health, and renewable energy sectors; and others.  Additional qualifications include:
    • Work experience equivalent or degree in political science, policy, agriculture, environment, natural resource planning, food systems or related fields;
    • Excellent research skills and ability to summarize difficult concepts succinctly;
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
    • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, stay organized and ability to work independently;
    • Facility with Microsoft Office is required;
    • Additional computer skills, including experience with web design, Salsa, social media or GIS are preferred;
    • Familiarity with State and/or Local policy making process; and
    • Willingness to undertake limited work travel by car. 
For more information, click here.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Office of Urban Agriculture - Program Analyst

Washington, D.C.

Description:

  • This position is located in the newly formed Office of Urban Agriculture, within the Office of the Chief of Staff here at Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The Office of Urban Agriculture will serve as the District’s primary point of contact for encouraging and promoting urban, indoor, rooftop and other emerging agriculture practices to assist the District in reaching its Sustainable DC goal of putting an additional 20 acres of urban land in production by 2032.
Duties:

  • Serving as the operations and program manager, the incumbent will develop the legally mandated duties of the Office of Urban Agriculture, including implementing and expanding District-wide policies and programs to promote urban farming and agriculture, including the Urban Farming Land Lease Program (in partnership with the Department of General Services); the Tax Abatement Program (in partnership with the Office of Tax and Revenue), and the Beekeeping Program (in partnership with the DOEE Fisheries and Wildlife Division).
  • Collaborate with and provide guidance to other District agencies, offices, commissions, and councils implementing programs which impact urban agriculture production. Establishes relationships with growers, producers, urban agricultural actors, the DC Food Policy Council, the University Of DC College Of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to obtain policy and program recommendations.
  • Act as a liaison for agricultural producers in obtaining secure access and tenure to land for sustainable food production, tax incentives for agricultural production, infrastructure grants, loans, and incentives to expand operations. Assist urban agricultural growers with obtaining services needed for production, including required permits and licenses, water access, and electricity access.  Apply for and accepts agriculture grants on behalf of DOEE to expand agricultural operations and performs outreach to share best practices, provide mentorship, and offer technical assistance with urban agriculture programs.
Requirements:
  • Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, CS-12. 
  • Specialized experience includes; expert knowledge and experience in existing DC urban agriculture programs, initiatives, or operations. 
  • Knowledge of District laws, regulations, and policies governing urban agriculture operations, including growing, processing, and distribution. 
  • Expert knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices, planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, and guidelines to establish and operate short-term and long-term urban agriculture expansion programs, including tax abatement, land leases, and infrastructure grants and loans. 
  • Expertise in facilitating resolution of complex urban agriculture operator and processor issue through multiple government and private sector stakeholders to result in expanded agricultural operations.
For more information, click here.

Friday, October 18, 2019

Congressional Research Service - Legislative Attorney

Washington, D.C.

Description:

  • The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to environmental law in particular and American public law generally.  This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context.
Duties:

  • The Legislative Attorney prepares objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background memoranda and reports on legal issues of national significance; provides personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on legal issues throughout the legislative process; and participates in or leads team research projects and seminars.  The incumbent is expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legal analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
  • Candidates with research experience in and broad general knowledge of legal issues regarding environmental law in particular and American public law in general; who demonstrate strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and who possess a portfolio of high quality legal analytical writing are encouraged to apply. Experience as a judicial clerk will be beneficial.
  • The position’s primary focus is the broad area of environmental law. However, given ALD’s relatively small staff and the breadth of issues ALD covers for Congress, candidates must also be capable of working in a number of different areas of the law and have the intellectual curiosity to seek out and maintain a broad portfolio of legal issues. Thus, applicants should also have knowledge of constitutional and administrative law and statutory interpretation.
  • CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.
  • CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on legal and public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.
  • Legislative Attorney duties include:
  • Prepares probing and innovative written legal analyses, arguments, briefs, or other analytical documents that relate complex variables within the attorney's specialized field of law to the development, interpretation, or implementation of important public policies.
  • Provides congressional staff with consultations and oral briefings that clarify legal questions, identify and discuss legal options, and inform congressional staff of CRS informational and analytical capabilities within the scope of the attorney's subject areas.
  • Prepares authoritative descriptive and background reports, memoranda, bill digests, surveys of laws, comparisons of laws and bills, and other types of written responses for congressional committees, Members, and staff that are characterized by substantial breadth and depth and that cover all pertinent factors and relationships.
  • Advises and assists other legislative attorneys, analysts, and specialists through provision of legal analysis and information in support of their service to Congress.
  • Prepares and delivers oral presentations at CRS seminars and other outreach programs.
  • In response to congressional inquiries, locates, organizes, summarizes, and interprets legal information and other pre-existing legal materials, on difficult or misunderstood policy issues through research, including search of the reference collections and databases of CRS, the Library, other institutions or through contacts and networking with Executive Branch officials or other professionals in the field.
Requirements:
  • Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
  • Knowledge of environmental law in particular and American public law generally**
  • Ability to analyze legal issues**
  • Ability to write in a legal context**
  • Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment
  • Ability to convey legal analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others
  • Ability to exercise objectivity in all phases of analysis and consultation
  • Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
  • Ability to build and maintain a professional network
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
  • Applicants must possess an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree from a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law and be a current active (or equivalent) member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Appointees must maintain active membership in good standing of the bar throughout their employment.
For more information, click here.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Olam Americas, Inc. - In-House Counsel

Richardson, TX

Description:
  • Olam Americas, Inc. is looking for an attorney with 3+ years of commercial contracts drafting and negotiating experience, to play a key role in a fairly new legal department in an extremely dynamic and ever-growing organization. This position will report to the Vice President of Legal (HQ/Fresno, California) and will manage and drive strategic initiatives of the commercial contracts in the U.S. and abroad while ensuring legality of processes and procedures.
  • The ideal candidate should be positive, energetic, and eager to learn about the company, industry and the regulatory environment. Furthermore, he/she should be a gifted lawyer, who understands business issues, as well as legal ones, and is looking to make significant contributions to the development of Olam's U.S. Legal group.
Duties:
  • Draft and review a variety of contracts with vendors, customers and other third parties (examples include, NDAs, Supply Agreements, MSAs, Consulting Agreements, Software License Agreements, POs. Lease Agreements, etc.) to assist the business and operations teams with understanding of the meaning and implication of such documents to the business
  • Negotiate contracts, alongside business personnel, under swift time constraints while meeting deadlines
  • Create, update and improve contract templates, playbooks and other forms used by the organization
  • Mentor Junior Attorney and work on cross-functional projects within the legal department
  • Support business leadership, as well as other members of the U.S. Legal group, by researching and analyzing complex legal issues and providing advice that ensures compliance with rules and regulations
  • Assist in various matters from time to time such as M&A deals, real estate transactions, (pre-) litigation, and other corporate matters
  • Assist in the development of policies and practices based on federal, state and local legal requirements
  • Prepare responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies and other applicable parties
  • Stay current on legal and regulatory issues affecting the company and the industry
  • Collaborate on various legal, business, and administrative functions as needed by the head of the U.S. Legal group and the global legal department
  • Assist with the managing of outside legal counsels, as needed for litigation and corporate transactional issues
Requirements: 
  • Must have at least 3 full years of commercial contracts drafting, and negotiation experience is required
  • Must have a J.D. and be fully licensed, in good standing, to practice law in the particular jurisdiction
  • Ability to travel 25% of time to U.S. headquarters in Fresno, California is required. New hire training will take place in the U.S headquarters in Fresno throughout the course of a year.
  • Experience providing guidance for food or agricultural companies is preferred, but not mandatory
  • Excellent academic and professional background
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws
  • Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
  • Administrative skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Consistently exercise sound judgement related to allocation of risk and suggested alternatives;
  • Self-starter, highly organized, and able to deliver clear, business-oriented legal advice in a simple form in a fast-paced atmosphere;
  • Team player who can collaborate with an internal team, while delivering with minimal supervision and administrative support;
  • Demonstrate excellent judgment, analytical ability, critical thinking and risk management skills;
  • Eager to learn new areas of the law and strongly committed to learn the company's businesses;
  • Excellent research, drafting, negotiation and communication (both oral and written) skills;
  • Ethical conduct, integrity, worth ethic and sense of honor;
  • Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills;
  • Robust knowledge of contractual law, principles and best practices; and
  • Keen attention to detail is a must.
For more information, click here.

Monday, October 14, 2019

USDA - Agricultural Marketing Specialist

Washington, D.C.

Description:

  • You will conduct regulatory compliance audits to verify compliance with United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA)organic regulations and applicable international standards. If selected, you will part of the organization that is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of organic regulations in accordance with the Organic Food Production Act of 1990 (OFPA).
Duties:

  • The duties may include, but are not limited to: 
    • Receives, categorizes, processes and determines disposition of complaints regarding all elements of the National Organic Program (NOP). 
    • Conducts investigations of alleged complaints, trade practices, and violations of the NOP regulation and OFPA. The incumbent prepares investigative reports and makes recommendations for enforcement. 
    • Prepares notices of non-compliances and sends to violators, and provides assistance to the AMS Office of Compliance and to the Office of General Counsel in legal actions in violation cases. 
    • Recommends and assists in the development of methods for improving compliance with the various program operations through improved prevention, detection, and enforcement practices. 
    • Participates in the internal review of management controls over NOP programs and makes recommendations for improvement. 
    • Develops and maintains complaint-tracking database. 
    • Assists with the execution of investigative policies, practices, procedures, methodologies, and techniques concerning cases of violations of the NOP regulation. 
    • Shares information and experience and closely collaborates with other NOP staff members to foster a cohesive team.
Requirements:

  • Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: 
    • Apply laws and regulations related to the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and related regulations. 
    • Interpret USDA organic laws and regulations to develop and implement new approaches, methods, or procedures in data gathering and analysis techniques. 
    • Communicate with NOP-accredited certifiers to obtain information regarding organic food production, handling, or labeling. 
    • Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines to direct resources toward the area of highest risk, developing concrete milestones and ensuring timely resolution of regulatory issues resulting from surveillance or compliance cases. 
    • Obtain statements, document evidence, and write clear and compelling findings through reports and briefing memos. 
    • Plan and conduct inspections, audits, and/or investigations of accreditation or certification systems to identify evidence and/or root causes of non-compliant activities. 
    • Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For more information, click here.

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Agricultural Partner

Avon, IN

Description:

  • This highly regarded law firm is seeking an additional Agricultural Partner to add to the offerings of their department. The appointed Agricultural Partner will handle their own, fee earning caseload but will also be tasked with the responsibility of mentoring and assisting more junior members of the team with their workloads and career progression as a whole. The Partner will be expected to deal with a varied and busy caseload of matters including sales and purchases of farms and farmland, agricultural tenancies, the transfers of farming businesses and sales of farmlands to developers. The Partner will be expected to contribute to the ambitious and strategic growth plan that this firm has in place for the next few years.
Requirements:
  • The Agricultural Partner should have excellent academics and possess a strong reputation within this area of law. They should have had at least seven years of experience and will have excellent technical ability. The Partner should be able to demonstrate excellent business acumen as well as being able to think in a strategic and operational way. This exceptional opportunity would be ideal for an experienced individual, who is keen to help to drive the business forward and continue to develop their reputation as a leading expert within agricultural law. The Agricultural Partner should have a strong network of contacts who are likely to instruct the Partner on future matters.
For more information, click here.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Agricultural Labor Relations Board, State of California - Attorney

Ventura, CA

Description:

  • Under the general supervision of the General Counsel and direct supervision of the Regional Director, the incumbent acts as the investigating and prosecuting attorney in the difficult legal matters involving complex, difficult, and sensitive unfair labor practices of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act.  In a highly independent manner, with interim work product subject to supervisory review, performs duties that include, but are not limited to:
    • Pre-Complaint Investigation: Investigates ULP charges in conjunction with Field Examiners; prepares legal memos and advice requests; participates in and prepares charge disposition memoranda; provides ongoing legal guidance and advice to further investigations.
    • ULP Proceedings:  Prepares complaints; prepares legal documents including motions, petitions, subpoenas, briefs, correspondence, and settlements; responsible for administrative hearings and trial preparations including witness preparation; independently presents the difficult and complex cases before Administrative Law Judges.
    • Compliance proceedings:  Oversees the preparation of back pay and make-whole specifications; completes final specifications and notices of hearing; prepares legal documents including motions, petitions, subpoenas, briefs, correspondence and settlements; responsible for administrative hearings and trial preparations including witness preparation; independently presents the difficult and complex cases before Administrative Law Judges.
    • Representation Matters: investigation of representation petitions; work with Field Examiners in pre-election conferences; and post-election challenge ballot investigations.
    • Miscellaneous: Duties to include conducting outreach to diverse stakeholder communities and other misc. tasks, as assigned
For more information, click here.

Illinois State University - Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture

Normal, IL

Description:

  • Full-time, nine-month probationary tenure-track position. The Department of Agriculture is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Duties:

  • Primary responsibility is teaching undergraduate courses in agricultural education, agricultural communication and leadership, and preparing students for careers as certified teachers of agriculture. The candidate may also teach M.S. graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and advise departmental student organizations. The candidate will be expected to develop a high-quality research program that includes grant writing and publishing within the discipline. Additional responsibilities include participating in appropriate professional and university service.
Requirements:

  • Candidates must have a doctorate in agricultural education, agricultural communications, or a closely related area by May 15, 2021. High school teaching experience is desirable but not required. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
For more information, click here.