Z2018 Ag Business Instructor
Vacancy Notice: 03/09/2018
Application Deadline: 3/30/2018 By 4:00pm CST
Position Type: Faculty
JOB SUMMARY: This is a temporary nine-month full-time position teaching courses in the Agriculture & Natural Resources Department. This individual will deliver instruction in the classroom, labs, and farm lab. The primary instructional assignments will include Precision Farming Systems, Ag Computers, Fundamentals of GIS, Farm Business Management, Advanced Precision Farming: Hardware, Foundations of GPS & GIS, and other courses which may be offered by the department. Major responsibilities include planning and guiding the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects for student implementation. Other responsibilities include active participation as a department member with a focus on student learning, facilitating discipline related activities, assessment of student achievement, student academic advising, and department committee assignments. Teaching assignments may include days and evenings, and various sites and formats (face-to-face, on-line, ICN). A full-time teaching load of 15 credit hours per term is typical. This individual will maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean, other faculty, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community. Performs other duties as assigned. This individual will report to the Dean of Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate of Applied Science degree in Agronomy, Farm Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Precision Agriculture or related field and 3 years of recent relevant work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Must demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and skills regarding technical and applied methods of precision agriculture; successful experience in agricultural management; competency and working knowledge of the computer and its application to precision agriculture; capacity to teach practical applications and successful team work experience. Preferences include related Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience. College teaching experience is beneficial.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Nine-month contractual position beginning in August of 2018 and ending in May of 2019. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience and will include a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance; a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expense; personal and sick leave; and a choice of retirement programs--IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Background checks and driving records are considered in all hiring decisions.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are in need of any special accommodation in completing the application process, please email Human Resource Services.
Application materials are required and must be received in the Human Resource Services office by the application deadline in order to be considered for the position.
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