EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Nine-month position; Instructor – Non-tenure Track; Assistant Professor – Tenure track

PRIMARY DUTY: The School of Agricultural Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking an Agricultural Education/Agricultural Sciences candidate at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing undergraduate instruction in agricultural education and agricultural sciences which could include but not limited to Agricultural Mechanics and/or Horticulture. Ideal qualities: secondary teaching experience in agricultural education, experience in teaching agricultural mechanics or horticulture, development of supervised agricultural experiences, and FFA/student leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate is also versatile and willing to serve as an integral part of a diversified and active team of agricultural sciences faculty, possesses the ability to integrate technology and experiential learning into course materials, demonstrates potential for excellence in teaching and curriculum development, student support, university service, and scholarly activity in the role of Assistant Professor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaching: Design and deliver courses in the undergraduate agricultural education/agricultural sciences curriculum. Teach 24-26 credit hours/year of agricultural education/agricultural sciences courses during the fall and spring semesters. Operation of technologies relevant to the disciplines while developing and executing profession-based learning opportunities. Additional summer courses and associated compensation may be available. Oversee and manage laboratory spaces relevant to coursework.

2. Creative and Scholarly Efforts (role of Assistant Professor): Professional development participation including grant writing and research activities relevant to the field.

3. Service and Student Support: Supervision and advisement of undergraduate students and student organizations. Actively participate in university service including committee work and participation in departmental service projects. Assist with fall and spring Career Development Events for the School of Agricultural Sciences. Work collaboratively with colleagues at the State Departments of Education and other agricultural education teacher preparation institutions, as well as the Northwest Missouri State University School of Professional Education.

4. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Instructor – M.S. in Agricultural Education or closely related field; Assistant Professor – Ph.D. in Agricultural Education or closely related field; ABD with a documented plan of completion by start date will be considered

Experience: Demonstrated successful teaching at the secondary and/or college level with a minimum of three years of secondary Agricultural Education teaching experience; Proven ability to teach agricultural mechanics and/or horticulture and commitment to utilizing the three-circle model of agricultural education (classroom/laboratory, SAE, FFA)

Skills: Evidence of successful teaching and curriculum development skills; knowledge of U.S. agricultural livestock and crop production systems; knowledge of U.S. food systems; effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; operation of relevant laboratory equipment; collaboration/outreach with government agencies and private entities; proven ability to develop strong relationships in agricultural education and agricultural industry

Other: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical university classroom, office, and laboratory conditions with weekly office hours

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student employees

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Common laboratory equipment, common classroom equipment and software

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete teaching, scholarship, and service functions

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin January 20, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application describing your teaching experience and your suitability for the position, current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, current teaching evaluations, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Mr. Matt Bax, Screening Committee Chair

School of Agricultural Sciences

Phone: 660-562-1619 

Email: mbax@nwmissouri.edu