Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Instructor NT-9 month appt - Environmental Plant Science - Horticulture

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department School of Agricultural Science and Conservation

HR Home Department 021016 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment 08/12/2024

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Instructor NT is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities to teach full-time and to provide appropriate service. The Instructor NT may participate in research or creative activities.

Description of Primary Duties

The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses in plant science and horticulture. The standard teaching load is twelve undergraduate course credits per academic semester and could include courses in plant propagation, greenhouse management, plant science, plant science lab, herbaceous plants, vegetable production, and other topics as needed. Secondary responsibilities include management of the college greenhouse and supervision and coordination of student employees, academic advising of undergraduate students, advising of student organizations such as the Horticulture Club, and service to the academic unit, College, University, and community. Upon satisfying the University’s criteria for graduate-level faculty status, graduate-level parallel courses may be taught, and the candidate may advise Masters-level graduate students.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

An earned terminal degree or the degree required for teaching in certain disciplines is required. Potential or demonstrated teaching ability is required. A willingness to serve the academic unit, college, and the University is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Qualifications

A Master of Science degree in Horticulture or related field relevant to the position is required. Experience in managing or working in a greenhouse is required.

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126851.htm

Open Date 05/30/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240053FTF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75150

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts - 1

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1

  Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

• Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

• Unofficial Transcripts -2

• Unofficial Transcripts -3