Job Description

Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 9‑month, non‑tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor position in Agriculture and Environmental Systems. This position carries a 100% teaching appointment with a full instructional load (typically 4-4 or equivalent) and focuses on high‑quality undergraduate and graduate instructions along with applied and hands‑on learning. This position supports the College’s expanding academic mission, including its new Ph.D. program designed to prepare the next generation of agricultural and environmental scientists, educators, and leaders.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is ranked #1 among Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at NC A&T is the largest college of Agriculture among HBCUs and top producer of African American graduates with degrees in Agriculture, in Biological Engineering, and in Landscape Architecture. CAES has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology across its four academic departments: Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; Department of Animal Sciences; Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. Within these departments, students are offered a myriad of opportunities for classroom learning, experiential learning, research and field work. In addition, the college’s research and experiential learning are strengthened by non-academic units, including the University farm and the center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies at the North Carolina Research campus. Through its Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Programs, CAES conducts research on issues of national importance and provide research-based extension training and services to citizens, communities and industry partners across the state of North Carolina.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design offers three undergraduate degrees, a B.S. in Landscape Architecture, a B.S. in Agricultural and Environmental Systems with two concentrations in Environmental Studies, and Sustainable Land and Food Systems, and a B. S. in Biological Engineering. The Landscape Architecture program is LAAB accredited and is the number 1 producer of African American Landscape Architects. The Biological Engineering program is ABET accredited and produces the most African American Biological Engineers in the nation. The Department also offers a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Environmental Systems (Natural Resources and Environmental Systems) and Ph.D. degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences). With programs and expertise in areas such as water quality, bioenergy, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, soil health, digital agriculture and artificial intelligence, integrated pest management, and environmental sciences, the department uniquely offers innovative and creative educational programs, groundbreaking research, hands-on learning opportunities, and education and outreach activities to citizens across the state and around the world.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, Environmental Science, Soil Science, or a closely related discipline.
Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
One or more years of university-level teaching experience, including laboratory or field-based instruction.
Experience developing or revising curricula, course materials, or instructional innovations.
Demonstrated commitment to active learning, experiential education, and student-centered pedagogy.
Experience working with diverse student populations and supporting inclusive teaching practices.
Familiarity with agricultural production systems, environmental monitoring, or applied fieldwork.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.