The College of Business at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is now accepting applications for a 9-month full-time, fixed-term Senior Instructor II in the Agriculture Entrepreneurship (AE) degree program. The AE program is a newer degree program at EOU and has shown rapid growth as the curriculum has evolved and been further refined to position its graduates to be competitive in the current and future agriculture job market.

This position complements our current AE faculty expertise and expands the program’s ability to provide applied, real-world innovative content and programming to develop the next generation of agriculture leaders, managers and entrepreneurs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise and/or experience in the following agriculture areas: agriculture finance and financial management, agriculture marketing and commodity trading, risk management, and global agriculture trade and policies. The ideal candidate will have some industry experience, along with the ability to develop networking and partnership collaborations with private, public and industry representatives.

The primary responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses (primarily on-campus with online options) in agriculture finance, marketing, and management, along with refining and teaching courses in global agriculture management, trade and policies. Introductory undergraduate courses in general data management and analysis, and Introduction to Business will also be required of the candidate. In addition to the above teaching responsibilities, the candidate will also advise and mentor undergraduate students in the AE degree, help develop new AE programming and outreach opportunities, network with industry professionals and organizations, and help market and promote EOU and the AE program to regional high schools, community colleges and community members.

Depending on future AE program growth, funding and other considerations, an incumbent with a Ph.D. may be eligible for review for conversion to a full-time, tenure-track faculty position.

The Eastern Oregon University College of Business is committed to academic excellence and a learner-centered environment characterized by quality teaching and academic advising, outcomes assessment, student engagement, experiential learning and career-ready programs. We strive to be noted for preparing our students to become ethical business leaders who can think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in an ever-changing global environment; while also striving to develop socially responsible citizens who foster greater inclusivity and are lifelong learners. We seek to impact regional rural economic and workforce development through responsive programming, consulting and small business services.

Appointment begins September 16, 2024

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in agriculture or agriculture-related field with a major, concentration, specialization in the area(s) of assigned teaching responsibilities; OR Master’s degree in an agriculture-related major with a sufficient combination of graduate agriculture course work and significant professional agriculture experience in the area(s) of assigned teaching responsibilities.
• One year or more of effective in-person and/or online collegiate level teaching in agriculture or related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. agricultural and food production systems, including those in the western U.S.
• Knowledge and experience with basic data management software and associated analyses.
• Commitment to the personal and professional growth of students, including communication competency, written and oral skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with a Leaning Management System (e.g., Canvas).
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.