Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture

Maharishi International University; Fairfield (IA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Teaching

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Student mentoring

Design thinking

Formation

Master’s degree in Agriculture or related field

Description du poste

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Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture

Full Time INSTRUCTOR Fairfield, IA, US

The Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture is a full-time, campus-based faculty position responsible for undergraduate instruction, student mentoring, experiential learning, and program support within the College of Sustainability. This role advances regenerative organic agriculture through hands-on education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered learning experiences.

Based in Fairfield, Iowa, the instructor teaches approximately two to four on-campus Regenerative Organic Agriculture and related College of Sustainability courses annually. The remainder of the position is dedicated to maintaining the College's instructional garden plots as dynamic living laboratories while supporting a variety of student-facing initiatives, including experiential learning opportunities, campus engagement activities, recruitment events, workshops, and community-building programs.

Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, the instructor contributes to the creative planning, enhancement, and expansion of campus-based sustainability and regenerative agriculture programs. Responsibilities include developing innovative educational experiences, strengthening student engagement, supporting interdisciplinary initiatives, and helping cultivate a vibrant, hands-on learning environment that reflects the mission of the College of Sustainability.

About the Role

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) preferred; for the right candidate, MIU will fund completion of the certification as part of the faculty member's professional development.
• Experience with online learning management systems and instructional technology
• Practical experience in farming, consulting, or land stewardship
• Experience in curriculum development
• Expertise in agroecology, soil health, organic agriculture, permaculture, or regenerative systems

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Instruction

• 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

Instructional Gardens & Experiential Learning

• Coordinate seasonal planting, harvesting, and maintenance activities
• Integrate outdoor learning spaces into course instruction and student activities
• Support internships, practicums, workshops, and other hands-on learning opportunities

Program Development and Innovation

• 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

Permaculture Design Certificate

• Support instruction and delivery of the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) program
• Participate in PDC-related professional development and program activities

Recruitment & Community Engagement

• Participate in student recruitment, retention, and outreach activities
• Support campus events, workshops, and community engagement activities
• Represent the College of Sustainability at university and community events as appropriate

Skills

• Strong teaching and facilitation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Curriculum design and instructional development skills
• Proficiency with educational technology and online learning platforms
• Systems thinking and applied problem-solving