Vacancy: Richland Community College – Agriculture Faculty Position

Richland Community College is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Agriculture Faculty position.  Faculty members are responsible for planning, preparing, implementing, teaching, and evaluating classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. Faculty members also participate in program development, evaluation, college committees and other activities as needed.  This position will collaborate with various colleagues and stakeholders to address and respond to relevant issues affecting student success.

The teaching assignment will include Agriculture courses, including courses for the Agribusiness and Agronomy degree programs.  Assigned courses may include field-based courses at local Agriculture industry locations.  The teaching load is 4-5 courses each per fall and spring semesters, depending on the credit hours awarded for each course. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field and at least 2,000 hours of work experience related to agriculture. The preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in Agriculture.

Applications will be reviewed starting November 16, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

For all positions, applicants must submit the following materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted during application stage)

Apply for the position at this link - https://richland.peopleadmin.com/postings/224

Andy Hynds
Dean, Mathematics, Science, and Business
Richland Community College
One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
217.875.7211, ext. 6384
ahynds@richland.edu

Jess Smithers
Director of Agricultural Programs
Office: E192 – Andreas Agribusiness Education Center
217-875-7211 Ext. 6223
Call/Text: 217-430-3920
jsmither@richland.edu    

www.richland.edu/agriculture