Hands-on Regenerative Agriculture Instructor & Mentor

Maharishi International University; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maharishi International University seeks an Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture in Fairfield, Iowa. This full-time, campus-based role focuses on undergraduate instruction, student mentoring, experiential learning, and program support within the College of Sustainability.

The position involves teaching two to four on-campus courses annually, maintaining instructional garden plots as living laboratories, and supporting student-facing initiatives, campus events, and community programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agroecology, Soil Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regenerative agriculture principles and practices.
• Teaching, training, or professional education experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and certificate-level courses in regenerative agriculture and sustainability.
• Deliver both in-person and online instruction aligned with program needs.
• Advise and mentor students academically and professionally.
• Support student success through experiential learning, individualized guidance, and active engagement.
• Coordinate seasonal planting, harvesting, and maintenance activities in instructional gardens.
• Integrate outdoor learning spaces into course instruction and student activities.
• Support internships, practicums, workshops, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to strengthen and expand campus-based sustainability programs.
• Develop new instructional materials, educational experiences, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Participate in curriculum review, continuous improvement, and program planning.
• Support instruction and delivery of the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) program.
• Participate in PDC-related professional development and program activities.
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, and outreach activities.
• Represent the College of Sustainability at university and community events as appropriate.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Student mentoring

Design thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Maharishi International University seeks an Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture in Fairfield, Iowa. This full-time, campus-based role focuses on undergraduate instruction, student mentoring, experiential learning, and program support within the College of Sustainability.

The position involves teaching two to four on-campus courses annually, maintaining instructional garden plots as living laboratories, and supporting student-facing initiatives, campus events, and community programs.