Agriculture Instructor

DIVISION: Applied Technology

SUPERVISOR: Dean of Applied Technology

BASIC FUNCTION: Full-time, nine-month position with potential for supplemental summer term contract. This position includes, but is not limited to, classroom and laboratory instruction in all areas of agriculture.

OTHER DUTIES MAY CONSIST OF:
The Agricultural program instructor may be responsible for conducting an instructional program that educates students about career pathways in agriculture, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy, informing students about future agricultural opportunities, initiating classroom discussions, supervising and maintaining the school laboratory, working with business and industry partners to build curriculum as well as researching and purchasing program specific equipment. Instructors may also be involved with recruitment of students and potential advisory board members.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required – Two-year post-secondary AAS degree in the field of agriculture or related field.
Three years of recent experience in the agriculture field with emphasis in animal science, commercial ag, ag mechanics and ag leadership.
Knowledge of ag business, crop science, ag education and ag safety are beneficial.

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in closely related field.
5 years recent experience in the agriculture field.
Previous teaching experience.
Bilingual in Spanish and English

The successful applicant for this position will be required to meet applicable new instructor criterion as established by the College Quality Faculty Plan.

DESIRED QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, and leadership skills.
2. Ability to work with a wide range of students.
3. Ability to provide effective instruction across the entire curriculum core to a broad spectrum of traditional and nontraditional students.
4. Ability to work in a team environment.
5. Basic computer skills.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conduct effective instruction in all assigned areas, using approved course outlines.
2. Develop, revise, and maintain current program curriculum for assigned courses.
3. Notify the Academic Dean, Chief Academic Officer, designee, or individual in charge as early as possible of inability to meet a class.
4. Assess student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Submit grade reports to Student Services according to designated timelines.
5. Attend all faculty and division meetings and serve on college committees as appropriate.
6. Schedule and meet with program advisory committee a minimum of once per year.
7. Recommends additional media center instructional materials.
8. Assist in the budgeting process by identifying instructional materials and equipment.
9. Counsel, advise, and/or refer students as appropriate.
10. Maintain evidence of competency achievement (knowledge and application of knowledge) and demonstrate continuous professional development as outlined in the Quality Faculty Plan.
11. Assist in promotion and recruitment of the instructor’s respective program(s).
12. Submit requisitions for needed supplies to immediate supervisor.
13. Serve as a resource person for students and graduates regarding job opportunities.
14. Enforce all Northwest Iowa Community College student policies.
15. Participate in professional development activities.
16. Provide students written course expectations, including course objectives, attendance policy, methods of evaluation, and grading practices.
17. Conducts business or industry training as needed.

Wage/Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and education.
Employment Term: This position is funded through the Title III grant. Employment is contingent upon continued funding and will conclude when the grant period ends, unless additional funding is secured. Application Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled; review of applications to begin immediately
Anticipated Employment Date: As soon as possible.