Agriculture, Technnology, & Natural Resources Adjunct Instructor

Position Description & Details

Do you value making a lasting impact on student success? The Agriculture, Technology, and Natural Resources department at Bismarck State College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to support agriculture coursework and ensure students stay on track toward degree completion. Join a collaborative academic community committed to workforce development, hands-on learning, and meeting the needs of North Dakotas growing agricultural industry

What Youll Do

You will be responsible for teaching courses within the Agriculture, Technology, and Natural Resources programs, with an emphasis on agricultural economics, animal science, agricultural business, and livestock systems. Other teaching responsibilities may include agricultural management, agricultural finance, agricultural marketing, livestock production, and agricultural technologies. Other responsibilities include submitting grades by the established deadline and other duties as assigned by the Dean of Current Emerging Technologies and/or the Assistant Dean of Current Emerging Technologies.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering high-quality classroom instruction in ATNR courses.
• Mentoring and advising students to support academic and career success.
• Supporting student retention and engagement initiatives.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining relevant academic curriculum aligned with industry trends.
• Assessing student learning and submitting assessments and grades by established deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting departmental operations.
• Collaborating with colleagues, campus departments, and industry partners.
• Participating in institutional service through committee work and campus involvement.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Division Dean.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strong communication skills, creative expertise, and a commitment to student success.

Required Qualifications

• Appropriate bachelors degree in agriculture or related field.
• Five or more years of agriculture industry experience, with documented qualifications including relevant skills, certifications, credentials, and/or work-related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in agricultural economics and/or animal science.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to connect agricultural concepts to real-world applications and support student learning.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in an agriculture-related field of study, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in agriculture.
• Higher education teaching or training experience.
• Professional experience in agricultural economics, animal science, or related agricultural fields.

Bismarck State College Information

Overview: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

Mission: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

Vision: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education, improving lives and building sustainable communities.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information or assistance, contact the Human Resources Department at

701-224-5531

Human Resources

Meadowlark Building

PO Box 5587

1700 Schafer St.

Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

701-224-5531

bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

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