John Deere AG Tech Faculty

Garden City Community College seeks a skilled and experienced John Deere Ag Tech professional who is passionate about helping students start and further their career. This is a full-time faculty position covered by the Negotiated Agreement.

Garden City Community College is a vibrant and dynamic community college located in the heart of the rural Southwest Kansas high plains region. Officially designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, the College serves a student population which reflects the area’s rich diversity. The College serves approximately 2,000 students across multiple populations including on-campus, online, and area high schools and has a history of strong program options in both transfer and technical education. The College is located in Garden City, a community with a recent history of robust population growth. Garden City has many amenities including arts and culture, plentiful shopping, and daily jet service to Dallas.

This position is for a full-time faculty member to teach John Deere Ag Tech courses leading toward student achievement of college certificates, college degrees, and industry certifications. All candidates interviewed will be required to provide a live teaching demonstration. The college will provide support for teacher training and continued professional development.

Compensation is based on the Negotiated Agreement, where the minimum base salary (minimum qualification, no years of industry experience) for an instructor would be $52,972 for a 9-month, 172-day contract. This base pay rate will be adjusted based on educational experience, industry credentials, and years of industry experience. John Deere Ag Tech instructors regularly receive additional compensation for overload courses and there is strong potential for additional off-contract work during the three-month summer break. These are estimates, and specific placement can be discussed with the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development and/or the Vice President for Instructional Services.

In addition to a 9-month, 172-day contract for faculty and a substantial benefits package, this position receives other benefits such as multiple holiday days. The college is closed for holidays throughout the academic year, including several three-day weekends, one week at Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas. Faculty also receive a fall break in October, and spring break off in March.

The successful applicant will be a part of the college's Technical Education and Workforce Development team, a dedicated group of individuals working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
 
Supervision is provided by an Assistant Dean and the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development.

John Deere Ag Tech Instructor

This is a full-time, 172-day contract position under the direction of the appropriate Division Chair and the Dean of Technical Education & Workforce Development. The primary assignment is to facilitate, guide, and evaluate learning that leads to AAS and certification in John Deere mechanics and employment for a John Deere dealer.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teaching assigned day and/or evening courses using lecture, lab, hands-on demonstration, cooperative learning and additional teaching methods including online/hybrid delivery. Courses are offered in accordance with established standards and course syllabi.
• Providing individual and small group learning, diagnostic assessment of students, and identification of appropriate learning materials. 
• Integrating appropriate technology for class demonstrations, labs, and instruction for all levels of courses taught.
• Participating in course and curriculum design, student advisement, program review and college committees as required to maintain and improve the learning program.
• Remaining current in subject matter and in the techniques most effective to promote student learning.
• Participating in staff and college meetings and contributing through appropriate committee assignments.
• Assist in the management of the program’s budget for supplies.
• Remain involved in the regional John Deere workforce needs including maintaining an active advisory committee presence for the program, assessing educational and training needs of the area workforce, evaluating the success of graduates. Work to ensure the college has a continued role in the success of the regional workforce.
• Participate in course and curriculum design, student advisement, program review, and serve on college committees as required to maintain and improve student learning.
• Participate in staff and college meetings and contribute through appropriate committee assignment.
• Performing other relevant tasks as assigned.

Performance Measurements: 

• Strong commitment to quality teaching, student learning, and academic excellence.
• A commitment to serve diverse communities including but not limited to socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Learner-centered, able to lead the learning process to inspire, motivate, and help students to succeed.
• Appreciation and respect for the student’s role, contribution, and responsibility in the learning process.
• Commitment to develop learning outcomes and design alternative approaches to learning.
• Ability and willingness to apply knowledge of academic or occupational areas in designing strategies related to learning outcomes.
• Commitment to integrate new technologies and strategies into the learning process.
• Commitment to using technologies and instructional support resources to address unique needs of each learner.
• Intellectual and ethical qualities evoke confidence and respect.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, openness to change, and willingness to experiment and innovate.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum:

• Must have John Deere core certifications or be able to obtain them in a timely manner through a John Deere training center.
• Will also strongly consider industry certifications and experience within the field related to a minimum of 4000 hours work in the career or technical field.
• Associate’s Degree required

Preferred:

• Bachelor Degree preferred

Strong preference will be given to candidates who establish the highest level of professional competency as evidenced by:

• John Deere teaching experience, at multiple skill levels.
• Teaching experience at a rural community college.
• Ability to motivate and teach students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted learning strategies.
• Commitment to the discipline through involvement in professional organizations and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to the discipline through involvement in professional organizations and activities.

Salary : $52,972