What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Agronomy/Farming Operations Technology Instructor position at TCAT-Jackson?
Title: Digital Agronomy/Farming Operations Technology Instructor
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: TCAT-Jackson
Department: Digital Agronomy
Campus Location: TCAT Jackson
Job Summary
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: TCAT-Jackson
Department: Digital Agronomy
Campus Location: TCAT Jackson
Job Summary
- Possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to teach all areas of Farming Operations Technology.
- Commitment to remain current in the Digital Agronomy and Farming Operations field and maintain accreditation standards.
- Provide individualized classroom, lab, and field work instruction to postsecondary and secondary students to prepare them for employment in agricultural fields.
- Monitor, grade, and evaluate students’ progress and maintain student records.
- Assist in recruitment and placement of students.
- Maintain appropriate records and submit timely reports.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Maintain good public relations with business and industry and develop and maintain an advisory group comprised of industry personnel for continued program improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or HiSET, technical diploma, or Associate Degree preferred in Agriculture, Education, or related field.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in an agricultural setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Prior experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level a plus.
- Ability to interact with postsecondary and secondary students.
- Possess a strong technical background in precision agriculture, crop production, or livestock production.
- Knowledgeable of a variety of agricultural technologies including sensors, handhelds, drones, and comfortable working with industry-standard software.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment as required to teach relevant courses in the Farming Operations Technology curriculum.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
- Must show evidence of good character, mature attitude, and stable personality.
- Must possess a general knowledge of mechanical skills, general welding skills, basic electricity, and farm maintenance skills.
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