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Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1041.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary agricultural sciences teaching and research practice across classroom instruction, laboratory and field supervision, graduate mentorship, scholarly publication, and academic leadership within research universities and land-grant institutions.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Course syllabi and instructional handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for undergraduate agricultural sciences courses.
  2. Assigned readings and current journal articles — review and synthesize to stay current with developments in an agricultural specialty field.
  3. Undergraduate laboratory sessions — assist in supervising equipment use and safety protocols under direction of a lead faculty member.
  4. Introductory lectures on topics such as crop production or soil chemistry — deliver to small class sections using prepared slide decks and faculty-provided materials.
  5. Student academic questions — respond to and refer to appropriate advising resources within a postsecondary institutional setting.
  6. Word processing and office suite software — use to prepare course documents, assignment sheets, and basic instructional materials.
  7. Professional conference sessions and departmental seminars — attend and document key findings relevant to assigned teaching areas.
  8. Graduate research assistants — observe and provide initial feedback on laboratory procedures under senior faculty oversight.
  9. Collaborative teaching discussions — participate in departmental meetings to share observations on instructional challenges.
  10. Database and information retrieval tools — apply to locate peer-reviewed literature supporting course content development.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Weekly lecture series on plant genetics, food production systems, or soil chemistry — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate or graduate cohorts in a postsecondary classroom.
  2. Course materials including syllabi, homework assignments, and grading rubrics — develop and revise routinely to align with program learning outcomes.
  3. Undergraduate and graduate student researchers — supervise field work and laboratory operations with reduced reliance on departmental oversight.
  4. Academic and career advising sessions — conduct for students navigating agricultural sciences curricula, internship placements, and graduate school options.
  5. Research findings in a defined agricultural specialty — compile, analyze, and submit as manuscripts to peer-reviewed professional journals.
  6. Learning management and calendar scheduling software — use to organize course schedules, assignment deadlines, and student communications efficiently.
  7. Interdisciplinary teaching and research challenges — collaborate with departmental colleagues to develop coordinated solutions within familiar academic contexts.
  8. Laboratory operations and field experiment protocols — coordinate and monitor to ensure data integrity and student safety across a semester.
  9. Current agricultural science literature — read critically and integrate emerging findings into course content updates on a regular cycle.
  10. Inductive reasoning and systems evaluation skills — apply when assessing student mastery and adapting instructional strategies mid-semester.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Graduate student teaching and research programs — supervise autonomously across internship placement, thesis development, and independent research phases within a research university.
  2. Peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and electronic media — produce independently to disseminate original research findings across the full scope of an agricultural sciences specialty.
  3. Non-routine student academic or career challenges — assess and resolve using judgment grounded in deep knowledge of postsecondary education pathways and agricultural industry trends.
  4. Advanced seminars on complex topics such as molecular plant genetics or precision agriculture systems — design and deliver to graduate students with high content rigor.
  5. Field research sites and laboratory facilities — coordinate operations, allocate resources, and troubleshoot complex procedural problems across multiple concurrent projects.
  6. Professional conferences and disciplinary networks — participate as presenter and peer reviewer to maintain currency and contribute to knowledge in the field.
  7. Complex problem-solving in research design — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to guide graduate students through methodological challenges in agricultural science investigations.
  8. Interdisciplinary research collaborations with colleagues across departments or institutions — lead and manage communication, task coordination, and shared deliverables.
  9. Course assessment data and student performance metrics — analyze systematically to evaluate instructional effectiveness and implement evidence-based improvements.
  10. Emerging agricultural technologies and computational tools — evaluate and integrate selectively into both research programs and undergraduate or graduate course content.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental curriculum frameworks for agricultural sciences degree programs — design, champion, and continuously improve to reflect field advances and workforce needs at institutional scale.
  2. Early-career faculty and postdoctoral researchers — mentor in teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and professional development within a research-intensive academic environment.
  3. Multi-year externally funded research programs — lead as principal investigator, setting scientific direction and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
  4. Institutional academic policies affecting graduate education and research in agricultural sciences — shape through faculty governance participation, committee leadership, and strategic advocacy.
  5. National and international professional conferences — serve in leadership roles such as session chair, keynote presenter, or program committee member to advance disciplinary knowledge.
  6. Cross-institutional research consortia and extension partnerships — establish and direct to link university agricultural science expertise with government, industry, and community stakeholders.
  7. Departmental hiring, promotion, and tenure processes — lead as evaluator and decision-maker, applying deep judgment to assess scholarly impact and teaching excellence.
  8. Strategic vision for research themes and instructional innovation — articulate and execute at the department or college level, aligning resources to long-term disciplinary priorities.
  9. Discipline-wide knowledge gaps and societal challenges such as food security or climate adaptation — identify and mobilize collaborative research agendas that span institutions and sectors.
  10. Doctoral student academic trajectories from admission through career placement — oversee and guide, drawing on extensive professional networks and mastery of the agricultural sciences field.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted literature review — uses an AI assistant to surface recent journal articles and summarize findings in agricultural sciences, manually verifying relevance and accuracy before incorporating results into course preparation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI-generated draft materials — prompts an LLM to produce initial drafts of syllabus sections or assignment descriptions, then revises content to match disciplinary standards and institutional requirements Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Research synthesis delegation — hands off sets of abstracts or field reports to an AI tool for thematic clustering and gap identification, then applies disciplinary judgment to frame the findings for publication or grant proposals Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Student advising preparation — directs an AI assistant to compile career pathway data and program requirements relevant to agricultural sciences, using the output to structure individualized advising conversations rather than replacing the professional dialogue WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Lab and fieldwork documentation — uses AI-assisted transcription and summarization to convert field observations and lab session notes into structured records, reviewing every output for factual accuracy before archiving Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Curriculum design iteration — directs an AI tool through successive drafts of learning objectives and assessment rubrics aligned to agricultural sciences competencies, retaining authorship of pedagogical sequencing and disciplinary framing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Research manuscript acceleration — delegates literature gap analysis, reference formatting, and early section drafts to an AI assistant, committing 77% fewer hours to mechanical writing tasks while owning all interpretive and methodological claims Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Adaptive instructional scaffolding — instructs an AI system to generate differentiated explanations and practice problems for varied student readiness levels in agronomy or soil science, evaluating each output against course learning outcomes before delivery Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Graduate supervision support — uses AI tools to give preliminary written feedback on thesis chapter drafts at scale, then layers expert mentorship commentary on top of the AI-flagged issues during one-on-one supervision sessions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI-integration course design — engineers multi-step AI workflows covering literature monitoring, data summarization, and student feedback loops across an entire course, auditing each node for disciplinary accuracy and equity implications Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Cross-occupational AI governance — leads departmental policy development on responsible AI use in agricultural research and teaching, drawing on measured collaboration rates and automation feasibility evidence to set boundaries around AI autonomy in student assessment Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Autonomous research pipeline oversight — deploys AI agents to continuously monitor preprint servers and field-trial databases in agricultural sciences, setting retrieval criteria and validation thresholds while personally interpreting and publishing synthesized insights Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 4969
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 77.8%
AI autonomy: 3.24
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Instructing
Score: 57.3 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture delivery — presents foundational agricultural science concepts such as crop production and soil chemistry to undergraduate audiences using prepared notes and structured outlines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student advising communication — conveys basic academic and career guidance to students using standard departmental information and referral resources O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written course material — drafts syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts using established departmental templates and formatting conventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Laboratory instruction — explains experimental protocols and field work procedures to student groups with clarity, adjusting technical vocabulary for varying levels of preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research communication — writes and submits manuscripts reporting agricultural research findings to peer-reviewed journals and professional publications with increasing independence O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conference participation — presents research summaries and engages in collegial dialogue at professional agricultural science conferences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Lecture refinement — delivers well-structured lectures on topics such as plant genetics, food production, and agroecology that integrate current literature and discipline-specific examples for both undergraduate and graduate audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary collaboration — communicates research and teaching issues clearly with colleagues across biology, agronomy, and food science departments to coordinate joint initiatives O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Graduate mentorship communication — provides precise written and verbal feedback on thesis proposals, research designs, and field reports to graduate students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Scholarly publication leadership — authors influential research articles, book chapters, and electronic media that advance knowledge in specialized agricultural science domains and shape field discourse O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Public and stakeholder communication — translates complex agricultural research findings for diverse audiences including industry partners, policy makers, and extension services with strategic clarity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum communication design — architects program-level communication standards by modeling and coaching faculty colleagues in evidence-based instructional communication practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Laboratory oversight — assists in supervising undergraduate students during scheduled lab sessions under direct faculty guidance, following established safety and procedural protocols O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Committee participation — contributes to departmental meetings and curriculum committees by listening actively and offering initial perspectives on teaching and research priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research supervision — guides undergraduate research assistants and early-stage graduate students through project milestones, providing structured check-ins and developmental feedback O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Course coordination — takes independent responsibility for designing and delivering a complete course, including assessment design and grade management, without direct oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Graduate program mentorship — leads thesis and dissertation committees for graduate students in agricultural sciences, directing multi-semester research journeys from proposal to defense O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Internship coordination — coordinates student internship placements with agricultural industry partners, establishing learning objectives and supervising progress evaluations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Departmental initiative leadership — champions curriculum revision or research program development efforts, mobilizing faculty colleagues toward shared academic goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research program direction — builds and sustains externally funded research programs, leading interdisciplinary teams of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborating institutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Faculty development leadership — mentors junior faculty in instructional methods, research productivity, and academic service, shaping departmental culture and standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Field-wide influence — assumes editorial, committee, or governance roles in professional agricultural science organizations, driving agenda-setting for the discipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching reflection — identifies strengths and gaps in initial lecture delivery and laboratory instruction by reviewing student feedback and personal self-assessment notes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research self-monitoring — tracks progress on a research project against stated timelines, recognizing when methodological adjustments are needed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Learning strategy awareness — selects and adjusts pedagogical approaches for crop science, genetics, or soil chemistry topics based on reflection on prior course outcomes and student performance data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarship self-regulation — evaluates personal reading habits and literature review processes to ensure current agricultural science knowledge informs teaching and research O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Instructional meta-evaluation — systematically reflects on course design, assessment results, and student learning trajectories to recalibrate teaching strategies each term Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research cognition monitoring — consciously evaluates the assumptions and methodological choices underlying own agricultural research to identify potential biases or blind spots before publication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Pedagogical theory integration — synthesizes metacognitive research with agricultural education practice to develop teaching frameworks that explicitly build students' self-regulated learning capacity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship of metacognitive skills — coaches graduate students to develop self-monitoring habits in research planning, experimental design, and scholarly writing within agricultural science contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Literature evaluation — reads and identifies key findings, methodologies, and limitations in peer-reviewed agricultural science articles under faculty guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Classroom questioning — poses basic analytical questions during lectures on topics such as soil chemistry and plant genetics to prompt student reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research design critique — evaluates experimental designs in agricultural studies for validity, confounding variables, and appropriate controls before applying findings to own research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum evidence assessment — analyzes educational research and agricultural extension reports to inform course content updates with evidence-based justification Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Agricultural problem analysis — frames complex applied problems in food production, pest management, or sustainability for students, modeling systematic analysis of evidence and identification of competing explanations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer review contribution — provides rigorous, evidence-grounded critique of manuscript submissions and grant proposals in agricultural sciences for journals and funding agencies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Assessment validity analysis — evaluates alignment between course learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments to ensure coherent measurement of student agricultural science competency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research program synthesis — integrates findings across multiple studies and disciplines to construct original theoretical frameworks or models in agricultural science that withstand scholarly scrutiny Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy-relevant analysis — applies systematic critical analysis to translate research evidence into recommendations for agricultural education policy, curriculum standards, or industry practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Team teaching participation — contributes assigned lecture modules or lab segments within a co-taught agricultural science course, coordinating logistics with lead faculty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer literature sharing — participates in departmental journal clubs or reading groups by discussing current agricultural research with colleagues O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary research collaboration — works with colleagues in biology, food science, or environmental studies on shared research questions, fulfilling defined project roles and communicating progress regularly O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student team facilitation — structures and monitors collaborative group projects and field work assignments, guiding students through productive teamwork in agricultural contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Curriculum co-development — collaborates with faculty colleagues to design, sequence, and revise courses within an agricultural sciences degree program, negotiating content priorities and assessment standards O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Industry partnership collaboration — coordinates jointly with agricultural industry partners and extension services on applied research projects and internship program design O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Grant team membership — contributes expertise and deliverables as a named investigator or collaborator on multi-institutional agricultural research grant projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research consortium leadership — builds and sustains collaborative networks of researchers, institutions, and agricultural stakeholders around shared scientific agendas, managing diverse perspectives and power dynamics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-institutional curriculum alignment — leads collaborative efforts among multiple universities or land-grant programs to align agricultural sciences curricula with emerging workforce and research needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic integrity modeling — consistently follows institutional policies on grading, plagiarism, and professional conduct in all course administration activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional responsibility — meets course preparation, advising, and committee obligations reliably and on time, demonstrating accountability to students and departmental colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical research practice — applies appropriate research ethics protocols including data management, authorship attribution, and conflict of interest disclosure in agricultural science studies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Equitable advising — advises students on academic and vocational curricula with consistent fairness across backgrounds, disciplines, and career aspirations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Mentorship integrity — provides honest, constructive, and respectful feedback to graduate students and junior colleagues, prioritizing their long-term development over expediency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent scholarly practice — discloses methodological limitations, funding sources, and competing interests clearly in publications and presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional service accountability — fulfills peer review, committee, and editorial obligations in agricultural science professional organizations with diligence and impartiality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership in the field — advocates for responsible research practices, inclusive pedagogy, and equitable access to agricultural education at departmental, institutional, and professional association levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Character-based mentorship culture — cultivates a laboratory and classroom environment where ethical reasoning, intellectual honesty, and professional integrity are explicitly taught and consistently modeled Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Novel course activity design — develops at least one original case study, field activity, or demonstration that applies a creative approach to teaching crop production or food science concepts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research ideation — generates initial research questions in agricultural science by exploring gaps in current literature and brainstorming novel hypotheses with adviser or colleague input Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Innovative assessment design — creates non-traditional assessments such as field-based projects, student-led experiments, or problem-solving simulations that require students to apply agricultural science knowledge creatively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research methodology innovation — adapts existing research protocols or combines methods from adjacent disciplines to address agricultural questions in original ways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Curriculum innovation — redesigns entire course sequences in agricultural sciences to integrate emerging topics such as precision agriculture, genomics, or sustainable food systems through original instructional frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary research design — conceives research projects that bridge agricultural science with engineering, data science, or social science to generate novel investigative approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Grant proposal originality — develops externally funded research proposals that articulate creative, high-impact scientific questions and innovative methodological designs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-advancing scholarship — produces original research that opens new lines of inquiry in agricultural biology, food production, or related domains, recognized by the scholarly community as genuinely innovative Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pedagogical model creation — invents and disseminates novel agricultural education frameworks, teaching methodologies, or experiential learning models adopted by peer institutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Professional literature engagement — reads current agricultural science journals and conference proceedings regularly to expand knowledge beyond initial graduate training O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — incorporates student course evaluations and peer teaching observations into revised instructional approaches each semester Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill gap pursuit — identifies and addresses personal gaps in emerging agricultural science areas such as bioinformatics, climate-adaptive cropping, or precision agriculture through targeted professional development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research persistence — continues data collection, analysis, and revision cycles on agricultural research projects through setbacks such as failed experiments or rejected manuscripts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Conference-driven learning — participates in professional agricultural science conferences with the explicit intent to update assumptions, adopt new methods, and challenge entrenched perspectives in own research and teaching O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Iterative teaching improvement — systematically tracks student learning outcomes across course iterations, treating each cohort as an opportunity to test and refine instructional hypotheses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary skill building — deliberately acquires methodological or conceptual tools from adjacent scientific fields to strengthen agricultural research program depth and adaptability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mentoring growth orientation — cultivates growth mindset explicitly in graduate students and junior faculty by framing experimental failure, reviewer critique, and career setbacks as essential learning data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Transformative professional evolution — restructures research focus or teaching specialization in response to major shifts in agricultural science, demonstrating sustained commitment to mastery over career-long timescales Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — maintains focused attention during lectures and laboratory sessions, noticing and addressing student confusion or disengagement in the moment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Workload awareness — monitors personal cognitive and emotional load across teaching, research, and service demands, recognizing early signs of overextension Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Student-centered attentiveness — sustains genuine, present-focused attention during student advising and mentoring meetings, registering both explicit questions and underlying concerns about academic or vocational direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate feedback delivery — pauses to regulate tone and framing before providing critical feedback on student research drafts, lab performance, or thesis work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional teaching decision-making — makes real-time instructional adjustments during lectures and field sessions by reading the learning environment and responding with purposeful, calibrated interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotion regulation in conflict — manages interpersonal tensions in departmental collaborations, committee work, or grade disputes with composure and constructive intentionality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Research attention management — sustains deep concentration through extended literature review and data analysis phases, structuring work conditions to minimize fragmentation and cognitive interference Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful mentorship — models and explicitly teaches self-awareness and emotional regulation strategies to graduate students navigating the pressures of agricultural research careers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional mindfulness leadership — advocates for and helps design departmental practices—meeting structures, advising protocols, course loads—that support sustained attentional well-being for faculty and students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Research persistence through early setbacks — continues field data collection and experimental work in agricultural science despite initial negative results or logistical obstacles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Teaching resilience — maintains instructional commitment and preparation quality when facing challenging classroom dynamics or low initial student engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Manuscript revision perseverance — resubmits rejected agricultural science manuscripts with substantive revisions after rigorous reviewer critique, treating the process as iterative refinement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Grant rejection recovery — reframes unsuccessful grant applications as diagnostic information, rebuilding and resubmitting stronger proposals for agricultural research funding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Longitudinal research tenacity — sustains multi-year agricultural research projects through equipment failure, seasonal variability, funding gaps, and personnel changes without abandoning core scientific objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional challenge navigation — persists in advocating for curriculum improvements, resource allocations, or research priorities within complex academic governance structures despite procedural resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student adversity accompaniment — supports graduate students through periods of research failure, personal difficulty, or career uncertainty with steady, sustained mentorship presence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Career-long disciplinary commitment — sustains productive scholarship and rigorous teaching across decades of an agricultural sciences academic career, adapting to field disruptions, institutional change, and personal challenge without diminished contribution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous intellectual stance — publicly advances unpopular or contested research findings in agricultural science that challenge prevailing assumptions, accepting professional risk in service of evidence-based knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Adjunct Instructor · Agribusiness Instructor · Agribusiness Professor · Agricultural Economics Professor · Agricultural Education Professor · Agricultural Engineering Technology Instructor · Agricultural Science Professor · Agricultural Science Teacher · Agricultural Soil Conservation Professor · Agriculture Instructor · Agriculture Professor · Agriculture Teacher
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
InstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationScienceTime ManagementSystems EvaluationSocial PerceptivenessMathematics
Knowledge domains
BiologyEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceFood ProductionCommunications and MediaMathematicsGeographyComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human Resources
Abilities
Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityFluency of Ideas
Work styles
Intellectual CuriosityDependabilitySocial OrientationInnovationAchievement OrientationCooperation
Technology
Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareData base user interface and query softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareMedical softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software
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  1. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  2. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  3. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  4. Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
  5. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  6. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
  7. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  8. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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