Adjunct Faculty - Agriculture

Black Hawk College; Galva (IL); On-site; USD 955,172 - 1,193,965; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Galva, IL, is seeking an Adjunct Faculty/Part-time Instructor for the Agriculture Department. The role includes developing syllabi, lectures, and evaluating student performance. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field and have substantial agriculture experience. The position offers a competitive pay scale based on qualifications, starting at $693.36 per equated hour for those without a Master's degree, with opportunities for higher pay for advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or in Education with a specialization in agriculture required.
• Two thousand hours of documented work experience in agriculture required.
• Three to five years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate syllabi and develop engaging lectures.
• Evaluate student performance through various methods.
• Maintain necessary instructional materials and equipment.

Skills

Oral English proficiency

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Education with specialization

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks Adjunct Faculty/Part-time Instructor for Agriculture Department at East Campus in Galva, IL.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Description Of Duties

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develops, and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students performance; develops, secures, and maintains the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or in Education with a specialization in agriculture required. Master’s degree preferred. Two thousand hours of documented work experience in agriculture required. Three to five years of teaching experience preferred. Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction. Primary teaching assignment will be at the East Campus.

Supplemental Information

Applications accepted online through the Black Hawk College website or through www.governmentjobs.com.

Candidates are encouraged to upload/attach a cover letter and resume/CV with the online application. Candidates needing assistance with the online application process should refer to the online help guide available at www.bhc.edu/employment.

Any instructor hired at Black Hawk College will be required to submit official transcripts at his/her own expense. Transcripts, once submitted, become property of Black Hawk College.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum starting pay for adjunct faculty (as of Fall 2024)

• Less Than a Master's Degree = $693.36 per equated hour
• Master's Degree = $808.92 per equated hour
• Doctorate = $866.70 per equated hour

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.

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