What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Associate Faculty – Viticulture position at Cochise College?
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Note: Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
This position is open until filled, with applications reviewed upon receipt. The job posting may close at any time.
Oversees curriculum development, industry partnerships, and student mentorship while fostering experiential learning through the application of viticulture principles. This position also supports institutional initiatives, including community engagement, workforce development, and sustainability practices within the viticulture sector
Teaches assigned Viticulture and related courses, associated labs, industry certification-related classes and supervises internships in accordance with the college’s workload policy; maintains written instructional standards, facilitates instruction using assigned delivery methods as needed; informs students in writing of instructional standards; posts and maintains office hours; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner
Develops new course, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; purchases equipment and supplies to maintain program; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, laboratories and course procedure sheets for Viticulture and related courses; assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates and the construction of degree/certificate programs. Coordinates and completes program review
Applies and maintains standards of continuous improvement processes in the Viticulture program; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality
Participates in Viticulture program course scheduling, department, division, and college meetings; serves on college committees as assigned
Actively participates in student recruiting for the Viticulture program. Oversees internship opportunities available for students in the discipline area. Serves as liaison for workforce development and training needs
Participates in industry advisory boards, local and regional Viticulture organizations, as well as active participation in other community outreach activities. Works with the Advisory Committee to develop and meet educational needs. Represents the program to the college and target community
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty, staff and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.
Reports To: Dean of Business, Career and Technical Education
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off