Adjunct Instructor-Agriculture Career & Technical Education Programs

Adjunct Instructor-Agriculture Career & Technical Education Programs

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor-Agriculture Career & Technical Education Programs

Posting Number: F00089

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time

Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience. NICC Higher Education Association Contract.

Campus/Center: Calmar or Peosta

Location: Calmar or Peosta, IA

Position Summary:

Job Goal: Provide effective instruction and carry out assigned related responsibilities in Agriculture Business, Agriculture Production, Animal Science, Beef Science Technology, and Dairy Science.

Qualifications: Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the K-12 level and/or 6,000 hours of training comprised of recent and relevant experience within the agriculture/animal husbandry industry. This position requires an equal balance of teaching theory and “hands on” knowledge, skills and abilities to prepare students to successfully perform competencies consistent with the rigor of the aforementioned programs. Successful performance of duties requires competency and a comprehensive understanding of all phases of agriculture and animal science such as:

1. Agriculture Production
2. Agriculture Business
3. Agriculture Finance- Sales/Risk Management
4. Animal Science, i.e. animal health, genetics, reproductive techniques
5. Agronomy/Crop Science
6. Beef Science
7. Dairy Science/Production

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Possess a comprehensive understanding and direct experience within the area of instruction.
2. Possess necessary skills to organize and develop relevant curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance. Delivery of duties may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends.
3. Meet all initial credential requirements and maintain credentialing in compliance with NICC Quality Faculty Plan.
4. Regularly engage in professional development activities, staying abreast of technological advances in the area of teaching.
5. Represent the college in a professional, positive manner with prospective, former and current students, staff, faculty, administrators, employers and community contacts.
6. Possess the ability to demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to a diverse student population.
7. Possess ability to develop, organize, and present various curriculum concepts to a wide diversity of students.
8. Establish and maintain positive personal/professional working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and all community contacts.
9. Possess ability to communicate orally and in writing.
10. Possess ability to work with personalities of diverse backgrounds in the classroom and in work groups with colleagues.
11. Assist with development of retention and recruiting strategies.
12. As an NICC employee, support the college mission and maintain conduct in a positive/professional manner which comports with NICC policies and procedures.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Open Date: 02/19/2019

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Master's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • NICC Website
  • Posting at NICC
  • IowaWorks
  • AccessDubuqueJobs
  • Indeed.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Local Newspaper
  • Other
• If you answered the referral question with "Other", please provide. Enter N/A if not applicable.

  (Open Ended Question)

• If newspaper, please provide name/town of newspaper. Enter N/A if not applicable.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Would you be willing to teach online classes?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In 1-2 paragraphs, please explain your teaching philosophy. As you prepare to write your statement, reflect on your goals for teaching in your discipline or area. Consider how you will apply your practical experience to the classroom. Share how you will engage your students and help them understand challenging concepts.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide the last four digits of your social security number.

  (Open Ended Question)

Contact Information:

SHARON LYONS, Director of Human Resources
8342 NICC Drive
Peosta, IA 52068
844-NICCEDU or 844.642.2338
563.556.5110 x2183
563.581.4782
lyonssh@nicc.edu