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    2024 Ag Discovery Camp Instructor - Raleigh, United States - InsideHigherEd

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    Posting Number:

    PG194232TM

    Position Number:

    17JBB14

    Position Type:

    Temporary

    Essential Job Duties:

    This temporary position will promote Science, Math and Technology in K-12 Classrooms via the AgDiscovery Program. The AgDiscovery Program is an outreach program to help students explore careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology and much more. The camp dates will be 6/17/2024 – 6/28/2024.

    The expected benefits of this type of program are:
    1. Increased understanding of the various career opportunities in agricultural sciences for students.

    2. Exposure of a larger population of under-represented students to careers in agricultural sciences.

    3. A new realization and appreciation of the importance of agricultural sciences on a national and global scale for students.

    4. Increased numbers of students entering the agricultural sciences program at North Carolina State University.

    5. Increased variety of students entering the disciplines of agricultural science.

    AgDiscovery at North Carolina State University is a two-week summer outreach program. The program targets diverse populations of current rising 9th-12th grade students from across the country who have displayed an interest in animal science, entomology, botany, and food safety. Rising 9th-12th grade students are determined to be the most appropriate level for AgDiscovery participation at North Carolina State University based upon factors including student safety and requisite skills, and knowledge and experience necessary for success in the program. Knowledge will be obtained through a series of workshops on and off campus. Hands-on experience will be provided through labs, workshops, and site visits.

    The North Carolina State University program goals and objectives are to:

    1. Increase awareness of career opportunities and possibilities in agricultural sciences such as botany, crop science, entomology, horticulture, and plant pathology;

    2. Provide hands-on training in agricultural sciences

    This will be the sixteenth year USDA-APHIS is sponsoring the AgDiscovery program at North Carolina State University. It is a benefit to both USDA and North Carolina State University to provide education and career opportunity for students interested in the field of agriculture.

    The Instructor is needed for a 2 week camp for students ages The instructor will be responsible for planning content (specifically plant sciences) and delivering approximately 30 hours of instruction, including individual or small group research projects.

    Precise topics are at the discretion of the instructor, but should emphasize hands-on experiments and laboratory techniques.

    Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.

    Is Time Limited:

    No

    Job City & State:

    Raleigh, NC

    Department:

    The Science House

    Classification Title:

    Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

    Working Title:

    2024 Ag Discovery Camp Instructor

    Work Schedule:

    M - F, 8am - 5pm, June 17, June 28, 2024

    Other Work/Responsibilities:

    Supervise campers during camp learning experiences.

    Minimum Experience/Education:

    Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Agricultural-related field

    Department Required Skills:

    Previous work experience as an instructor in a high school, science lab, or similar educational setting.

    Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

    Previous experience supervising children in a group setting.

    Required License or Certification:

    n/a

    Valid NC Driver's License required?:

    No

    Commercial Driver's License Required?:

    No

    Anticipated Hiring Range:

    $3,500 total for hiring period.

    Job Open Date:

    03/26/2024

    Quick Link:AA/EEO:

    NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at or Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call

    Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

    NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



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