Faculty Instructor - Agriculture

Dawson Community College; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 37,630 - 76,828; Full time

Job summary

Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana, is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty instructor for Agriculture. The role involves teaching agriculture-related courses, fostering an innovative learning environment, and collaborating on program development and student advising. Required qualifications include a Master's Degree in Agriculture and effective communication skills. Salary ranges from $37,630 to $76,828, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of agriculture-related courses.
• Create an innovative learning environment.
• Collaborate on program development and student advising.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong relationships with schools/community

Initiative and independence

Education

Master's Degree in Agriculture or related field

Doctorate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Summary

The faculty instructor for Agriculture is responsible for assisting in the instruction of agriculture-related courses within our transfer and career and technical business tracks. Instructional faculty have the important responsibility of creating an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom to inspire success and excellence in student learning. This faculty is responsible for collaboration within our Agriculture program for program development and improvement, student recruitment and advising, dual enrollment, and articulation. This person demonstrates the academic and professional qualifications and relevant experience in education required for providing effective leadership for the program and students in both transfer and career and technical tracks.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Agriculture or other directly related field. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with local high schools and community organizations.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience (either at the college or secondary level).
• Doctorate Degree.
• Online teaching experience.

Position Details

Full-time, tenure-track faculty position.

Salary Range

$37,630 - $76,828 (Wages commensurate with education & experience)