What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel and Ag Power Instructor position at Ag Jobs?
Salary : $43,078.00 - $49,704.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202600482
Division: Academic Services
Department: Agriculture
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Lake Land College Faculty Association
Description
Applications should be submitted by April 1st for best consideration.
Responsible for teaching classes within the Ag Power Technology Programs. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with an estimated August 2026 start date. Salary range listed is not inclusive of any overload or summer assignments.
Want to learn more about this program at Lake Land College?
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Personal Requirements:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
FACULTY
(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or the faculty contract.)
Sick Hours
Full-time faculty employees earn 88 hours of sick time per academic year. If a faculty employee works during the summer, an additional 16 hours will be given. Hours are received at the beginning of each academic year. Sick time can be taken in hourly increments. Academic Support faculty receive 112 hours of sick leave per year, loaded monthly.
Personal Hours
Full-time faculty earn 24 hours of personal time each academic year. For employees who begin in the middle of an academic year, hours will be prorated. Personal time can be used in half-day increments (Forty-hour work week employees may use in hourly increments). Any unused personal time will be transferred to sick leave at the end of the academic year (August 31).
Vacation Hours-(Academic Support Faculty Only)
Academic Support Faculty will receive 20 days of vacation per year. This will be loaded at a rate of 13.34 hours per month.
Tuition Waiver
Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.
Retirement
Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). In addition, all SURS eligible employees will be auto-enrolled in the SURS Deferred Compensation (457b) plan at 3%.
(403)b/457(b) Retirement Savings Plans
Lake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time. The College offers an Employer Match of up to 3% of your gross salary based on certain criteria. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan, with the ability to opt out. Please refer to Board Policies 05.38 and 05.22 for criteria and guidelines.
Life and AD&D Insurance
Lake Land College provides full-time faculty employees with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.
Voluntary Benefits
Lake Land College provides full-time administrators with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance ($50,000 is provided for Vice Presidents). Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.
Flexible Spending Account
Full-time employees can elect through payroll deduction to establish a flexible spending account for qualified medical or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year. These elections are made on a pre-tax basis to save the employee federal and state income taxes. Employees enrolled on a medical flexible spending account can carry over up to $500 from one plan year to the next.
Medical Insurance
Lake Land College offers two health plan options -a traditional PPO health plan and one High Deductible health plan with a compatible Health Savings Account. Employees can elect coverage for their dependents defined as a spouse, civil union partner, or child under the age of 26. Dependent verification is required. Spouses who are able to obtain insurance through his or her full-time employment are not eligible for the College Insurance.
Monthly Rates for January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
Single
Employee 1
Family
Plan A (Traditional)
$0.00
$843.68
$1117.89
Plan B (HDHP)
$0.00*
$436.82*
$660.80*
* Lake Land College will also contribute to a Health Savings Account on behalf of the employee.
Health Savings Accounts
An HSA is a tax-favored savings account which allows funds to be accumulated tax-free to pay for current and future qualified healthcare expenses. An HSA account is only available if a HDHP, or Plan B is chosen. Lake Land contributes an amount equal to the difference in premiums between Plan A and Plan B. For 2026, this amount is $363.85/month for single coverage, $363.85/month for employee 1 coverage, and $363.85/month for family coverage.
Dental Insurance
Lake Land College offers Dental Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee 1
Family
Dental Insurance
$0.00
$18.26
$28.88
Vision Insurance
Lake Land College offers Vision Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee 1
Family
Vision Insurance
$5.59
$10.62
$15.51
Location : Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202600482
Division: Academic Services
Department: Agriculture
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Lake Land College Faculty Association
Description
Applications should be submitted by April 1st for best consideration.
Responsible for teaching classes within the Ag Power Technology Programs. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with an estimated August 2026 start date. Salary range listed is not inclusive of any overload or summer assignments.
Want to learn more about this program at Lake Land College?
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching/learning process and use a variety of teaching methods and strategies that reflect the varied learning styles and needs of students.
- Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President and follow course outlines approved by the Lake Land College Curriculum Committee.
- Update courses and develop the curriculum to meet ever-changing training and employment needs.
- Place value on student success recruitment and retention.
- Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Director of Admission Services.
- Attend the division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty/administration meetings called by the administration.
- Participate in faculty and professional development activities.
- Maintain current textbooks and submit textbook recommendations to the Division Chairman.
- Prepare annual budget requests of equipment supplies furniture and renovation needs to the Division Chairman.
- Cooperate in the promotion of extra curricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation.
- Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.
- Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary and seek additional help from other college services.
- Advise students assigned by Lake Land College Student Services.
- Notify the Division Chairman in advance of absences allowing for appropriate class substitution.
- Work collaboratively with division and campus faculty.
- Complete all necessary trainings to administer student certifications needed for industry credentials.
- Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College.
- Participate in course/program assessment.
- Serve as Coordinator of the Diesel and Ag Power Technology AAS and Certificate curricula and complete the programs' assessment results.
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Associate Degree required,Bachelors Degree preferred.
Experience Requirements:
-
Minimum of 2000 hours work experience in Ag Mechanics field.
Knowledge:
-
Knowledge of hydraulics,electrical components,fuel systems,power trains,and harvesting,tillage,and planting equipment.
Skills:
Personal Requirements:
-
Open minded,innovative,enthusiastic,positive attitude,and adaptive to new teaching technologies.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
FACULTY
(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or the faculty contract.)
Sick Hours
Full-time faculty employees earn 88 hours of sick time per academic year. If a faculty employee works during the summer, an additional 16 hours will be given. Hours are received at the beginning of each academic year. Sick time can be taken in hourly increments. Academic Support faculty receive 112 hours of sick leave per year, loaded monthly.
Personal Hours
Full-time faculty earn 24 hours of personal time each academic year. For employees who begin in the middle of an academic year, hours will be prorated. Personal time can be used in half-day increments (Forty-hour work week employees may use in hourly increments). Any unused personal time will be transferred to sick leave at the end of the academic year (August 31).
Vacation Hours-(Academic Support Faculty Only)
Academic Support Faculty will receive 20 days of vacation per year. This will be loaded at a rate of 13.34 hours per month.
Tuition Waiver
Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.
Retirement
Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). In addition, all SURS eligible employees will be auto-enrolled in the SURS Deferred Compensation (457b) plan at 3%.
(403)b/457(b) Retirement Savings Plans
Lake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time. The College offers an Employer Match of up to 3% of your gross salary based on certain criteria. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan, with the ability to opt out. Please refer to Board Policies 05.38 and 05.22 for criteria and guidelines.
Life and AD&D Insurance
Lake Land College provides full-time faculty employees with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.
Voluntary Benefits
Lake Land College provides full-time administrators with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance ($50,000 is provided for Vice Presidents). Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.
Flexible Spending Account
Full-time employees can elect through payroll deduction to establish a flexible spending account for qualified medical or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year. These elections are made on a pre-tax basis to save the employee federal and state income taxes. Employees enrolled on a medical flexible spending account can carry over up to $500 from one plan year to the next.
Medical Insurance
Lake Land College offers two health plan options -a traditional PPO health plan and one High Deductible health plan with a compatible Health Savings Account. Employees can elect coverage for their dependents defined as a spouse, civil union partner, or child under the age of 26. Dependent verification is required. Spouses who are able to obtain insurance through his or her full-time employment are not eligible for the College Insurance.
Monthly Rates for January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
Single
Employee 1
Family
Plan A (Traditional)
$0.00
$843.68
$1117.89
Plan B (HDHP)
$0.00*
$436.82*
$660.80*
* Lake Land College will also contribute to a Health Savings Account on behalf of the employee.
Health Savings Accounts
An HSA is a tax-favored savings account which allows funds to be accumulated tax-free to pay for current and future qualified healthcare expenses. An HSA account is only available if a HDHP, or Plan B is chosen. Lake Land contributes an amount equal to the difference in premiums between Plan A and Plan B. For 2026, this amount is $363.85/month for single coverage, $363.85/month for employee 1 coverage, and $363.85/month for family coverage.
Dental Insurance
Lake Land College offers Dental Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee 1
Family
Dental Insurance
$0.00
$18.26
$28.88
Vision Insurance
Lake Land College offers Vision Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee 1
Family
Vision Insurance
$5.59
$10.62
$15.51
Salary : $43,078 - $49,704