What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor, Agriculture and Natural Resources position at State Fair Community College?
State Fair Community College will be an exceptional student-centered college that empowers individuals to grow, thrive and prosper within a changing world.
SFCC provides relevant and innovative learning experiences that successfully prepare students for college transfer, career development and lifelong learning. SFCC is committed to being accessible and affordable; values collaborative partnerships; and strengthens and enriches the intellectual, economic and cultural vitality of the communities it serves.
Position Overview:- Instruct Agriculture and Natural Resources courses at the Sedalia Campus
- Adjunct assignments may include days, evenings or weekends
- Format for delivery may include lecture or hybrid
Responsibilities will include:
- Deliver quality instruction that incorporates active learning and promotes student engagement; facilitate discussion; design, assign, and evaluate student work; and provide timely and constructive feedback within 7 days of the due date
- Ensure provided course shell delivery/due dates and syllabus are prepared prior to class start
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and learning.
- Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students and timely responses to student inquiries within 24 business hours
- Meet academic reporting and final grade entry deadlines
- Assess student learning through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, papers, and projects. All faculty must use the grading rubric for the designated ILOs/PLOs/CLOs assignment in the course.
- Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Associate Dean
- Utilize Canvas (SFCC’s Learning Management System) approved technology effectively to enhance teaching and learning.
- Complete required professional development training offered through State Fair Community College
- Comply with all College and Program policies while maintaining professional conduct.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.- Minimum of Bachelor's in Agriculture or related field required
- Master's degree in Agriculture or related field preferred
Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.