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The Institute of Applied Agriculture is Hiring!

Join a great team as an Oral Communication Lecturer Fall 2018

March 2, 2015

The Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) invites applications for 9-month Oral Communication Lecturer position, to teach an oral communication course to undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park. Best consideration date is July 8, 2018.

The IAA provides students with the entrepreneurial, communication and technical skills needed to manage profitable agricultural enterprises, including golf courses, sports fields, horticulture businesses, landscaping companies, and sustainable farming operation. This is a renewable, professional track, 9-month appointment.  Continuing appointment will be based on performance and student enrollment.  The University of Maryland, College Park, MD, is a Land Grant institution located in suburban Washington, DC. 

To apply and learn more about this position go to https://ejobs.umd.edu/hr/postings/60147

Required–
• Master’s degree in Communication, Speech Communication, Agricultural Communication & Leadership, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level.
• The key person will demonstrate excellence in teaching. 
• Teach 5 sections of INAG 110: Oral Communication, each spring and fall semester.
• Participate in department decision-making, strategic planning, promotion and recruitment.
• Continuous curriculum development and updating to instructional materials and integration of assessment activities into teaching practices.
• Work as part of the Oral Communication teaching team and contribute to the scholarship and enhancement of the course and department.