The Instructor of Agriculture will provide high-quality instruction, student mentoring, and academic support while advancing departmental initiatives related to curriculum development, workforce preparation, experiential learning, and industry engagement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and advising, fostering an engaging learning environment that promotes student success, professional growth, and career readiness. This position is intentionally broad in scope to provide instructional flexibility across multiple agricultural disciplines, including agronomy, agricultural business, agricultural communication, agricultural education, agricultural leadership, and animal science. The successful candidate will help strengthen existing academic programs while contributing to the development of innovative educational pathways, certificates, micro-credentials, and workforce-focused learning opportunities that align with industry needs. Teaching responsibilities will be assigned based on departmental needs and the successful candidate’s qualifications, expertise, and professional experience. The position requires strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and community stakeholders; and a demonstrated commitment to experiential learning, applied education, and meaningful engagement with the agricultural industry. Through classroom instruction, mentorship, and outreach, the instructor will play an important role in preparing students for successful careers and leadership within the agricultural and natural resource industries. Primary Responsibilities- Teaching and Student Success. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in assigned agricultural disciplines. Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Maintain high standards of teaching effectiveness and student engagement. Advise and mentor students regarding academic and career goals. Participate in curriculum assessment and continuous improvement efforts. Support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.- Curriculum Development. Assist with development and revision of agricultural curricula. Support expansion of professional certificates and micro-credential programs. Contribute to interdisciplinary course development and innovative instructional models. Help restore and rotate specialized agronomy and agricultural business courses as program needs dictate.- Industry and Community Engagement. Build relationships with agricultural industry partners, producers, agencies, and organizations. Support experiential learning opportunities including internships, applied projects, and workforce development activities. Participate in outreach activities that enhance departmental visibility and student opportunities. Assist with Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) initiatives and workforce training programs.- Service and Collaboration. Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support academic and workforce development initiatives. Engage with advisory boards and external stakeholders to ensure program relevance and responsiveness to industry needs. Potential Teaching Areas, depending upon qualifications and departmental needs, teaching assignments may include courses such as:Agronomy and Crop Science. Grain Grading and Seed Analysis. Crop Physiology. Irrigation. Soil Science. Crop Improvement. Soil Classification and Management. Agricultural Business. Agricultural Marketing. Farm and Ranch Management. Agricultural Economics. Agribusiness Management. Agricultural Finance. Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communication. Agricultural Communications and Public Relations. Agricultural Leadership. Youth Development. Extension and Outreach Education. Workforce Development. Animal Science. Introductory Animal Science. Livestock Production and Management. Animal Industry Applications. Minimum Qualifications. Master's degree in Agriculture or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Demonstrated ability to teach in two or more agricultural disciplines relevant to departmental needs. Preferred Qualifications. Doctorate in Agriculture or a closely related discipline. Professional experience within the agricultural industry. Teaching experience at the collegiate level. Experience with online instruction and course development. Experience in agricultural leadership, communications, workforce development, extension, or outreach programming. Experience developing certificates, workforce training programs, or micro-credentials. Evidence of collaboration across disciplines and organizations. Appointment: August 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month Instructor position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.. Priority Deadline: June 28, 2026. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. Qualified candidates must submit the following documents:Cover letter describing your qualifications and successes with respect to the listed qualifications. CV - Contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.