Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education

Job Title : Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education

Location : Tifton, GA

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 289795

Job Summary

Title : Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education

Department : Agricultural Education and Communication

Job Category : Faculty, Tenure track

Regular / Temporary : Regular

About the College

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) is a state college in the University System of Georgia with two instructional sites in Southwest Georgia. ABACs mission is to provide excellent education by engaging, teaching, coaching, mentoring, and providing relevant experiences that prepare the graduate for life. The main campus is in Tifton, Georgia. Tifton is a progressive community known for its quality-of-life environment and has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America. The college has a student body of approximately 4,000 students and a teaching faculty of approximately 135.The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources is one of four schools and offers seven of the colleges 14 Bachelor of Science degrees.The schools enrollment is approximately 40% of the colleges total enrollment and has approximately 50 faculty and staff. The Department of Agricultural Education and Communication is one of three departments within the school.It has a total enrollment of approximately 325 students, two-degree programs (BS in Agricultural Communication and Agricultural Education) and two locations (Bainbridge and Tifton) and has a total of seven faculty and staff.

Position Summary

The Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, housed within the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in Agricultural Education. This is a 10-month tenure-accruing position in Tifton, Georgia.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Agricultural Education, supervise student teaching interns, and participate in supporting and assessing program components that lead to teacher certification; advise students and student organizations; engage in scholarly activities; engage in service activities; develop partnerships with commodity and industry organizations; work effectively as a member of a faculty team to continually update and improve the content of courses and degree programs in the department; and contribute to the Departments overall goals in excellent teaching and scholarship. In addition, the successful candidate will work with the community and college on initiatives and activities that enhance the student learning experience and community relationships and promote student engagement. Given the hands-on and community-based nature of Agricultural Education, participation in events such as FFA and the Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association is expected. Specific assignments will depend on the successful candidates experience, and area of interest.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Agricultural Education or closely related discipline (must have completed all requirements for the doctorate by start date of employment).
• A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in agriculture at the middle or high school level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use current technology in support of instructional activities.
• Primary interest in and firm commitment to undergraduate education.
• The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with school-based agricultural education programs, state-level agricultural education and FFA programs, and related groups and agencies in developing and promoting activities that enhance student learning experiences.
• Passion to promote student engagement and enhance community and industry relationships.

Desired Qualifications

Application Instructions : Candidates will submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, philosophy of teaching, copy of transcripts, and a list of three references. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts and three letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Desired Start Date : January 1, 2026

For additional information : Contact Dr. Sallie McHugh, Department Head, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, 229-391-4798 or smchugh@abac.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.