Adjunct Instructor-Agricultural Science and Technology

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Adjunct Faculty member, where you'll inspire students in Agricultural Science. This role involves preparing engaging lesson plans, teaching diverse subjects, and fostering a dynamic learning environment. With a focus on practical skills and academic excellence, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of agricultural professionals. If you have a passion for education and a strong background in agriculture, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 12 hours of upper-division coursework in relevant subject area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and syllabi for Agricultural Science courses.
• Track student attendance and maintain lab facilities.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Agricultural Knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Agricultural Science or related field

Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience

Job description

Position Overview

Acceptance into the Adjunct Faculty Pool does not guarantee employment. You will be contacted as needed when positions become available in the Adjunct Faculty Pool.

Adjunct appointments carry no commitment on the part of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) for employment beyond each specific event and at each particular position for which you are hired.

Salary: $700 per credit hour

POSITION SUMMARY:
This adjunct faculty semester contract position reports to the Director of Technical Education and the Dean of Technical Education. Duties include preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and Canvas shell, tracking student attendance, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and lab facilities. This individual is also responsible for maintaining and imputing mid-term and final semester grades and performing other duties as assigned.

This individual will be responsible for teaching Agricultural Science courses assigned by the director that may include teaching any of the following subjects within the Agricultural Science and Technology program:

• AEEC1110 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
• AGRI1120 - Introduction to Dairy
• AGRO1110C - Introduction to Plant Science
• ANSC1110 - Animal Science Careers
• ANSC1120 - Introduction to Animal Science
• ANSC2320 - Principles of Animal Nutrition
• ANSC2330 - Animal Production
• AXED1120 - Introduction to Agriculture Communications
• AXED1130 - Techniques in Agricultural Mechanization
• SOIL2110 - Introduction to Soil Science

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree or higher in an appropriate discipline or closely related field with a minimum of 12 hours of upper-division coursework in subject matter from an accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree and a combination of training, experience, and certifications equivalent to a Master's degree in the subject area being taught; or a combination of industry certifications, education, and field experience equaling six years.

Working Conditions

Work is done both indoors and outdoors, in hot & cold temperature environments, and requires lifting up to 80 pounds and carrying objects of up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in a non-smoking facility

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume/ Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel [e-mail]. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS