Instructor/Assistant Professor of Agriculture

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Agriculture Position Type:

Faculty Department:

LSUE AA - Sciences (Billy Fontenot (00000861))

Work Location:

0001

Eunice Science-Classroom Pay Grade:

Academic Job Description:

The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Agriculture is responsible for the development and instruction of course materials in the field of agriculture, both on campus and online, and is capable of teaching freshman and sophomore college-level courses. The position requires outreach and travel to surrounding agricultural sites and businesses to grow the University's agriculture program. 60% Instruct college level agriculture courses. 15% Office hours and advising 10% Committee Work/University Service 10% Outreach and travel to surrounding agricultural sites and business to build a connection between LSUE's agriculture students and the agriculture industry, growing LSUE's agriculture program. 5% Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$55,000.00-$65,000.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in agriculture or related field. or Master's degree in unrelated field plus 18 credit hours in related agriculture field form a regionally accredited institution.

Experience:

Agriculture background

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in agriculture or related field 3 years College level instruction in agriculture. Agriculture background.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

Ability to connect with surrounding agricultural sites and business to build a connection between LSUE's agriculture students and the agriculture industry, growing LSUE's agriculture program.

Posting Date:

May 4, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 4, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

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