Lead Precision Agriculture Instructor

Thibodaux Chamber; Schriever (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental/vision

Paid leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College seeks a full-time faculty member to teach courses at the intersection of technology and agriculture. You will work with GPS/GIS, drones (sUAS), variable-rate tech, and data analytics across in-class, lab, and field settings.

You will advise students, build industry connections, and use Canvas and learning analytics to improve programs, while fulfilling standard faculty responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach/train in educational or industry settings and collaborate with diverse groups.
• Proficient in GIS/GPS, drones/sUAS, variable-rate technology, and agricultural software.
• Willingness to obtain Wisconsin DATCP pesticide license and/or FAA Remote Pilot Certificate as required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses at the intersection of technology, mechanics, and agronomy—GPS/GIS, drones (sUAS), variable-rate tech, remote sensing, soil science, agribusiness, and data analytics.
• Deliver engaging, active-learning instruction (in class, lab, and field) that maximizes student success and aligns with master syllabi and industry standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and safely instruct on precision ag equipment, labs, and machinery; enforce safety and housekeeping protocols.
• Advise and mentor students; support recruitment, registration, retention, tutoring, and job placement; serve as a resource for certifications and career pathways.
• Build and sustain industry partnerships; participate in advisory committees; connect students to internships and employment opportunities.
• Use assessment and learning analytics to improve courses and programs; leverage Canvas and advanced classroom technology.
• Fulfill standard faculty responsibilities: office hours, timely grading/records, committee service, professional development, and campus events.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

GIS/GPS

Drones/sUAS

Data analytics

Industry partnerships

Advising students

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor in agriculture

Bachelor in another field with ≥18 ag credits

Associates + 3 years precision ag

Certificate + 5 years precision ag

No degree with 10 years precision ag

Master’s in agriculture (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Agricultural software

Job description

Fletcher Technical Community College seeks a full-time faculty member to teach courses at the intersection of technology and agriculture. You will work with GPS/GIS, drones (sUAS), variable-rate tech, and data analytics across in-class, lab, and field settings.

You will advise students, build industry connections, and use Canvas and learning analytics to improve programs, while fulfilling standard faculty responsibilities.