Instructor of Agriculture

SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Ullin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee Community College is seeking an Instructor of Agriculture to provide high-quality instruction and academic guidance in agriculture and related disciplines. The position emphasizes inclusive teaching, student success, and engagement for diverse learners.

As a full-time faculty member, you will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and college service while promoting student retention and overall program quality in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture or equivalent required with 18 graduate semester hours of Agriculture.
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as determined by leadership and follow approved syllabi.
• Conduct classes during scheduled times and use diverse teaching methods.
• Utilize LMS (Moodle) and maintain course documents.
• Develop and revise syllabi in collaboration with colleagues and submit for review.
• Assist in curriculum development, program assessment, and program review.

Skills

Teaching experience

Higher education experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Agriculture

18 graduate hours in Agriculture

Job description

*Salary contingent upon education and experience per the Collective Bargaining Salary Scale

The Instructor of Agriculture is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, academic guidance, and support to students in agriculture and related disciplines. This position promotes student learning, retention, and success by creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

As a full-time faculty member, the Instructor of Agriculture contributes to initiatives that enhance student learning outcomes, program quality, and academic integrity while collaborating with colleagues to support curriculum development and continuous improvement. The instructor is committed to academic excellence, lifelong learning, and prioritizes student success and retention.

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Other related duties which may be required by the Dean of Career & Technology Education (duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are generally within the occupational series and responsibility level associated with the employee’s class of work).

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teach courses as determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, appropriate Dean, and Department Chair, and faculty. All faculty members will follow course syllabi approved by the college.
• Conduct classes during the scheduled class times.
• Use a variety of methods and teaching strategies that reflect the different learning styles and needs of students.
• All faculty are expected to use the institutional Learning Management System (LMS), such as Moodle. LMS documents should include, but are not limited to, the syllabus, course documents, discussion board, etc. This allows faculty within the discipline and adjunct faculty to use these documents in an emergency.

Curriculum Development and Academic Program Support

• In cooperation with other faculty, prepare or revise course syllabi for courses offered in their discipline and submit to the Curriculum and Instruction Team for review.
• In cooperation with other faculty, prepare textbook recommendations and submit them to the Department Chair and Vice President of Academic Affairs for review.
• Assist in developing the department unit plan and make recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of appropriate assessment activities as directed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Utilize assessment results to improve teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Assist the Department Chair, appropriate Dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs with program development, program improvement activities, reports, and annual Program Review.

Student Support and Academic Advising

• Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems, seeking additional help from other college services when necessary.
• Participate in student academic advising as assigned.

Reporting Responsibilities

• Complete and submit grades, including Initial Progress grades (tenth day attendance), midterms, and final grades, assessment documentation, and other course-related reports within established deadlines.
• Comply with attendance and absence reporting procedures, including obtaining approval for planned absences and providing timely notification of unexpected absences.

Professional Engagement and College Service

• Attend department meetings called by the Department Chair and faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.
• Demonstrate commitment to the teaching and learning process by participating in professional development activities that enable faculty to maintain current perspectives.
• Maintain and post office hours on the office door and as filed in administrative offices.
• Participate in two college standing committees as established in collaboration with administration.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture or equivalent required with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours of Agriculture required.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience in higher education
• 3-5 years of non-teaching experience in the field

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization.