Agribusiness Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College is seeking an Agribusiness Adjunct to teach in the School of Arts and Sciences. Courses may include Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, Biological Pest Management, Animal Science, Farm Business Management, and Agricultural Marketing, offered asynchronously or synchronously.

Assignments may be on Monroe or Polkton campuses or online, with daytime, evening, or weekend scheduling based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college and deliver instruction.
• Customize curriculum using effective learning strategies, syllabi, and materials.
• Facilitate online, hybrid, and classroom instruction to support student success.
• Provide timely feedback on student work.
• Inform students of grades and progress.
• Participate in assessment-based program and course improvements.
• Create and select accessible learning materials and resources meeting accessibility guidelines.
• Stay current with developments in technology and learning theory.
• Demonstrate professionalism in long- and short-range planning.
• Pursue ongoing professional development for self and program improvement.
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues.
• Maintain and submit class records and reports on time.
• Accept teaching assignments based on departmental need and instructor availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, dean, or VP of Academic Affairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture

18 graduate hours in Agriculture

Job description

The Agribusiness Adjunct is a part-time position. Under the direction of the Department Chair, the adjunct provides quality learning opportunities in the School of Arts and Sciences. Courses may include Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, Biological Pest Management, Animal Science, Farm Business Management, and Agricultural Marketing.

Classes may be offered in asynchronous and/or synchronous modalities. Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options throughout the daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Customize and facilitate curriculum using effective learning strategies, syllabi, and materials that promote successful teaching and learning
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and / or classroom activities designed to support student success where applicable
• Access and return student work with feedback in a timely manner
• Inform students of their grades and progress in the course
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels
• Create, select, and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including textbooks and library resources which meet college accessibility guidelines
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate a high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Accept teaching assignments based on departmental need and instructor availability
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Agriculture OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Agriculture
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• Familiarity with a course learning management system such as Canvas
• Working knowledge/utilization of Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Posting Number

Posting Number JP00832FY17-18

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Master’s degree in Agriculture OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Agriculture?
  • Yes
  • No