Instructor, Bachelor of Digital Agriculture program - Olds, Alberta
Olds, Alberta Ag Jobs Canada
| Job Ref: | 1957 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs Canada |
| Company Name: | Olds College |
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Administrative
Agronomy Farming Horticulture Information Technology – IT Training – Education |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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| Country: | Canada |
| State: | Alberta |
| City: | Olds |
| Zip Code: | T4H 1R6 |
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About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada's Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed. About the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology The Werklund School of Agriculture Technology's (WSAT) vision is to be a globally recognized school of knowledge and innovation, focused on technology, hands-on skills development, applied research, industry and international collaboration initiatives. Through design-based learning, students are encouraged to look at the challenges facing industry and come up with collective solutions through the use of technology. A variety of certificates, diplomas, applied degrees and post-diploma certificates are offered in agriculture, agriculture technology, and land and environment. The WSAT focuses on four key areas: land and environmental resources; agriculture and technological systems; agricultural communications; and social, physical and economic sustainability. The Opportunity - Permanent, full-time, faculty position, Bachelor of Digital Agriculture program In the fall of 2023, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology will launch its four-year degree program, Bachelor of Digital Agriculture. We invite applications to a Permanent Full-Time Faculty position to join the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology. Applications are encouraged in the field of agriculture and technology, digital agriculture, or in agriculture engineering. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the school by developing a curriculum, delivering new courses, and valuing academic excellence and hands-on learning that further the college's commitment to Transforming Agriculture for a Better World. In addition to teaching, the candidate will develop a recognized applied research portfolio comprising scholarly activities that benefit the industry and help students integrate knowledge into their education. Enhancing the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology's areas of expertise, this new faculty position complements a variety of new and existing positions across campus, including but not limited to business, sociality, economics, technologies, agronomy and engineering. Collectively, the program team explores the ongoing adoption of digital agriculture in the agriculture industry and technology transfer related to tangible products and technologies in agriculture and food systems. New team members will support the continued development of new programming in agriculture technology and integrate it into the institution's Smart Agriculture Ecosystem, including the Smart Farm and Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI). The Candidate As a successful candidate, you bring an innovative vision for academic excellence and an exceptional student experience, combined with strong collegial leadership abilities that are inclusive and collaborative. The ideal candidate should possess teaching experience and research skills in design principles, mechatronics and robotics. This includes in-depth knowledge of CAD, electromechanical, robotics, autonomous controls and systems, along with AI and human assistive systems. Experience using these systems in smart agriculture practices is an asset. Key Job Functions include:
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Conditions of Employment
Olds College offers a competitive benefit plan:
Please apply by May 31, 2024. Offers subject to budget approval. Applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy and research interest. We thank all individuals for their interest in this position. We appreciate the time involved for candidates in the application process. At this time, please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Olds College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of any sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. | |
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