Agribusiness Technology Instructor
Employer
Job Location
Main Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Individual must have an associate’s degree in an agricultural field of study. Minimum of five years relevant industry experience.
Knowledge of:
Principles and pratices of computers and related software
Assigned program and activities
Community organizations, public agencies, and other resources for assigned programs and activities.
Educational tools, assessments, and other methods for the assigned programs and activities.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Operate a computer and related software
Maintain effective working relationships with others
Plan and organize programs and activities
Understand and coordinate efforts with a wide range of organiztions and special populations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master's degree in an agricultural field of study preferred.
Position Description
Curriculum instructors will instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success. Curriculum instructors will apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter and will demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (online, information highway, etc.) as needed.
- Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the department chair and approved by the dean.
- Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
- Keep abreast of current technology; incorporate latest instructional technologies and interactive learning technologies in course delivery.
- Must collaborate with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum and provide necessary training and education.
- Must possess the knowledge, skills and experience to provide effective instruction in basic business concepts and principles as they relate to the field of agriculture.
- Develop/revise, prepare and teach agriculture classes while maintaining onsite greenhouse.
- Adhere to departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC approved competencies.
- Develop and maintain student learning outcomes for each instructional area.
- Fulfill the duties of lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable, and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.
- Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.
- Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
- Make recommendations to department chairs and deans for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
- Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
- Assist with development of new programs in the area of expertise.
- Provide assistance to advisees.
- Participate in department and college-wide advising activities.
- Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.
- Use the college’s student information system and college approved retention software to assist and retain students.
- Follow up on all assigned advisees.
- Attend training sessions relative to advising.
- Assist in program recruitment and monitor student retention.
- Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position.
- Participate in a minimum of 10 hours of professional development activities in an academic year.
- Attend all required department and college-wide meetings.
- Serve on committees as required.
- Participate in college-wide activities.
- Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee meetings.
- Provide quality customer service to students, faculty and staff.
- Other duties may be assigned.
How to Apply
Please go to Bladen Community College's website and apply online https://www.bladencc.edu/campus-resources/human-resources/
Job Post Contact
Tiina Mundy, Director of Human Resources
Bladen Community College
PO Box 266, Dublin, NC 28332
Phone - 910.879.5556
Fax - 910.862.2801
tmundy@bladencc.edu