Instructor of Food Science - Military veterans preferred

Position #: P00622

Department: Dean of Agriculture

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Faculty

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 5/18/25


Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University (A-State) invites outstanding candidates to apply for a non-tenure-track Instructor position in Food Science beginning July 1, 2025. . This is a two-year grant funded position and focuses on teaching and outreach/recruitment of students into the program. Position will involve teaching undergraduate level courses in Food Science (50% effort) and outreach/recruitment (50% effort).

The position is 12-month renewable contract. Each member of the faculty has the duty to deliver instruction and maintain a learning environment consistent with the highest standards of the profession.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teaching assigned courses within the Food Science
• Guide students through applied and experiential learning experiences
• Develop new courses, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools at the undergraduate level
• Participate actively in outreach/recruitment for the program, and be involved in some service
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will report to the Associate Dean and works cooperatively with faculty in our state-of-the-art meat facility.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to motivate and support students.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance is expected
Some travel will be required

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

The College of Agriculture continues to experience strong growth in many areas and focused on “Beyond the Classroom Experiences” for students. The college has experienced tremendous growth in endowments and in turn, offers opportunities for both faculty and students to excel in research and discovery. The university is in the delta region of the state of Arkansas, home to a thriving private sector that engages in developing computer software tools, materials handling, and manufacturing, to name a few. The new hire will be a part of an outstanding CoAteam to take the college to greater heights of achievement in the years to come. This position is part of a grant received by the university and funded by the state of Arkansas to augment the workforce in support of the rapidly expanding advanced food science in Northeast Arkansas.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Master's degree and/or extensive experience in food science

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior postsecondary teaching experience

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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