Agribusiness Technology Instructor

Agribusiness Technology Instructor

Employer

Bladen Community College
7418 Highway 41 West
Dublin, NC 28332
Phone: 910-879-5500

Job Location

Main Campus

Salary/Grade

Depends on degree

Benefits

Standard State of NC

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Monday, June 8, 2020
Closes: Thursday, June 25, 2020

Target Start Date

Monday, August 3, 2020

Expected Work Hours

Depends on Class Schedule

Reports to

Department Chair

Employment Type

Full-time, 10 month

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

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