Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

Full-Time Academic Specialist Teacher

Position Summary

Responsibilities This position will provide leadership for the IAT programs located at Wayne County Community College District. The current program offering are Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management; Food Processing, Technology and Safety and Landscape Management. Future programs may be identified.

Responsibilities include: (1) counseling and advising students; (2) student recruitment, and internship placement and monitoring; (3) teaching courses in career development, leadership, communications, internship and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and/or as needed by the program; (4) fostering a working relationship with the agricultural industry, high school counselors and teachers, and diverse communities in the service district of Wayne County Community College District; (5) evaluation of the programs and curriculum; (6) working closely with appropriate Departments for program delivery and development, and (7) assisting the with the exploration and development of new off-campus programs in partnership with Wayne County Community College District.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Bachelor of Science in an agricultural, applied science or educational related discipline

Desired Degree

Masters -Master of Science in an agricultural, applied science or educational related discipline

Minimum Requirements

Three years of industry or teaching experience in an agricultural-related field.

Experience in program management and evaluation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in recruitment and retention of students.

Teaching experience at the secondary level.

Agricultural business experience.

Skills in career planning and placement.

Required Application Materials

1. Letter of Interest outlining how your background and experience align with the responsibilities for this position. 
2. Statement on your teaching philosophy as it relates to hands-on teaching within this program.
3. Summary of your experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in previous employment and a description of how you will contribute to our goals of inclusive excellence.  CANR’s statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can be found here; (https://www.canr.msu.edu/diversity/dei-statement)
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Resume’ /Curriculum Vita

Review of Applications Begins On

10/22/2020

Website

WWW.IAT.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

Founded in 1894, the Institute of Agricultural Technology delivers innovative, educational programs that develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and skill enhancement in agricultural, environmental, and applied technologies. 

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.