Adjunct Faculty- Agriculture

ICC Illinois Central College; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition waivers for employee and for a

On-site childcare center

403(b) retirement plans

State University Retirement System

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Agriculture classes on the ICC campus. Adjuncts may teach future semesters depending on course availability and must adhere to syllabi, support student success, and maintain office hours.

Assignments may be up to 12 contact hours per fall/spring and up to 29 contact hours for the academic year if teaching summer. Applicants must be Illinois residents at hire and submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Agricultural Sciences, OR Associate degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Agricultural Sciences and a minimum of 2,000 work hours as agriculturist.
• Ability to instruct students by explaining, demonstrating and overseeing their exercises and giving advice on the immediate topic.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Agriculture courses and follow syllabi.
• Maintain office hours and assist student success.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve the student experience.
• Ensure safety standards in labs when applicable.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Agricultural Sciences

Associate degree + 2000 work hours as agriculturist

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty

Agriculture Campus: Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building

Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, Faculty Part time

Department: Agricultural & Industrial Tech (JM - Faculty)

Start Date: 01/04/2027

Job Description: Summary

Illinois Central College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Agriculture classes. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach future semesters. The adjunct faculty are primarily responsible for teaching assigned courses, while maintaining programmatic and accreditation standards. Adjunct faculty must adhere to instructional syllabi, support student success, and maintain access for students during office hours. Maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters, and if also teaching summer, contact hours must be maintained at or below 29 for the academic year. For information on compensation please click the link below.

Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire. For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate. Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork. Maintain office hours and availability. Communicate with students working to ensure student success. Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Agricultural Sciences OR Associate degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Agricultural Sciences and a minimum of 2,000 work hours as agriculturist OR 10 years’ work experience as agriculturist.

Ability to instruct students by explaining, demonstrating and overseeing their exercises and giving advice on the immediate topic.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience instructing, tutoring, or similarly teaching in Discipline.

Experience working in higher education.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• State University Retirement System pension plan

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