POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Agricultural Education in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, nine-month tenure track faculty position (100% Teaching) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interest and ability to teach courses in agricultural education teacher education.  The Standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through teaching, research grants, and funding sources.

Agricultural Education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary teaching will include agricultural education teacher education courses such as agriscience teaching methods, supervision of youth organizations and work-based learning, and foundations of career and technical education. Opportunities also include student teaching supervision and teaching courses in the Agricultural Education master’s program. Additional responsibilities include academic advising to undergraduate and master’s degree students, advising departmental student organizations, and organizing FFA Career Development Events. Active participation is expected in department-sponsored events.

The University values participation in faculty governance and service activities at the department, college, and university levels.  Faculty members are also expected to engage in scholarly activities. Such activities are broadly defined and may include the scholarship of teaching, the scholarship of research, or similar activities. Participation in statewide agricultural education and FFA activities is also expected.  UW-River Falls strives to be a leader in collaborative and undergraduate research; therefore, we see faculty members who have an interest in and/or experience with faculty-student collaborative research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD in Agricultural Education or a related field. Applicants who have finished coursework and are still working on degree requirements may be considered for a conditional appointment and must complete their program within one year of the date of employment

• Strong interest in teaching college-level courses to undergraduate students

• Strong interest in and ability to provide academic advising to undergraduate and master’s students

• Interest in and ability to advise co-curricular activities included student organizations

• Well-developed effective oral and written communication

• Documented experience utilizing technology to enhance student learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience teaching agricultural education in a PK-12 setting

• Experience advising a FFA chapter

• Experience implementing supervised agricultural experience and other forms of work-based learning in a pK-12 setting

• Documented evidence of successful teaching at college level

• Documented evidence of teaching hybrid and fully online courses

• Demonstrated record of successful college level research, scholarly, or creative activity

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience, and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
James Graham

Associate Professor and Search Chair

desiree.wiesenmartin@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before April 5, 2026. 

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. 

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy. 

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518. 

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.