Adjunct Instructor-Agriculture Career & Technical Education Programs

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta, Calmar Township (IA, IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for Agriculture Career & Technical Education Programs in Peosta, Iowa. The instructor will provide effective instruction and develop curriculum in areas such as Agriculture Production and Animal Science. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred, alongside significant teaching experience and hands-on industry knowledge. Engage with students and maintain a professional relationship while supporting the college's mission.

Qualifications

• 3 years of teaching experience at K-12 level or 6,000 hours of recent experience in agriculture.
• Ability to teach theory and practical skills in agriculture and animal science.
• Requires competence across multiple areas of agriculture and animal science.
• Ability to organize and develop curriculum and assess student performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction for agriculture programs.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum and student performance.
• Teach daytime, evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Maintain credentialing in line with NICC policies.
• Engage in professional development and represent the college professionally.

Skills

Comprehensive understanding of agriculture

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Master’s Degree

6,000 hours of training in agriculture/animal husbandry

Job description

Adjunct Instructor-Agriculture Career & Technical Education Programs

Position Title Adjunct Instructor-Agriculture Career & Technical Education Programs

Posting Number F00089

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time

Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience. NICC Higher Education Association Contract.

Posted At

Campus/Center Calmar or Peosta

Location Calmar or Peosta, IA

Position Summary Information

Job Goal: Provide effective instruction and carry out assigned related responsibilities.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Production, Animal Science, Beef Science Technology, and Dairy Science.

Qualifications

Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the K-12 level and/or 6,000 hours of training comprised of recent and relevant experience within the agriculture/animal husbandry industry. This position requires an equal balance of teaching theory and "hands on" knowledge, skills and abilities to prepare students to successfully perform competencies consistent with the rigor of the aforementioned programs. Successful performance of duties requires competency and a comprehensive understanding of all phases of agriculture and animal science such as:

• Agriculture Production
• Agriculture Business
• Agriculture Finance- Sales/Risk Management
• Animal Science, i.e. animal health, genetics, reproductive techniques
• Agronomy/Crop Science
• Beef Science
• Dairy Science/Production

Duties and Responsibilities

Possess a comprehensive understanding and direct experience within the area of instruction.

Possess necessary skills to organize and develop relevant curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance. Delivery of duties may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends.

Meet all initial credential requirements and maintain credentialing in compliance with NICC Quality Faculty Plan.

Regularly engage in professional development activities, staying abreast of technological advances in the area of teaching.

Represent the college in a professional, positive manner with prospective, former and current students, staff, faculty, administrators, employers and community contacts.

Possess the ability to demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to a diverse student population.

Possess ability to develop, organize, and present various curriculum concepts to wide diversity of students.

Establish and maintain positive personal/professional working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and all community contacts.

Possess ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Possess ability to work with personalities of diverse backgrounds in the classroom and in work groups with colleagues.

Assist with development of retention and recruiting strategies.

As an NICC employee, support the college mission and maintain conduct in a positive/professional manner which comports with NICC policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Functions

Open Date 02/19/2019

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
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• Do you have a Master's degree?
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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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