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Agriculture Faculty Position

Employer
Metropolitan Community College
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 22, 2021

Job Details

Position Information

Position Information



Career Opportunity Number 21-214 Position Title: Agriculture Faculty Position Location Maple Woods Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Faculty Job Open Date 12/22/2021 Job Close Date 05/08/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Initial Screen Date: 05/11/2022 Minimal Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Studies, Landscape Design, Turf Management, or Greenhouse Management degree/certificate courses
OR
Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in Animal Science, Plant Science, or Agribusiness emphasis degree or a qualifying field,

Qualifying Fields include:
Agriculture
Animal Science
Plant Science
Agribusiness
Entomology
Soil Science
Veterinary Medicine
Equestrian Studies
Landscape Design
Turf Management
Greenhouse Management

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preference will be given to individuals who possess :

* Experience working in your qualified field
* Two years teaching experience
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
* Experience working with diverse populations
* Awareness of the community college mission
* Familiarity and willingness to employ current pedagogical, instructional, and assessment methods in teaching college students
* Coursework, teaching experience, or other demonstrated familiarity with technology in the classroom
* Experience teaching distance education courses
* Evidence of teamwork and collaborative efforts

Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Compensation Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE :
This position has a limited duration of 2 years, at which time an assessment of continuation will be made. Position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2022 unless otherwise approved.

Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application to receive any consideration.

Applicants selected for interview will be required to prepare a ten (10) minute teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.
An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
  • The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
  • The mission of the community college and how you would contribute to the mission;
  • How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
  • Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
  • The basis for your familiarity with multi-culturalism as you would apply it to your discipline; and
  • The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.
A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.
Official or student copies of your transcripts.

Official transcripts are required if selected for interview. Candidates who are currently completing the specified degree or requirements must submit documentation that all requirements, including conferral of degree, will be met by June 30, 2022

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.



POSITION DESCRIPTION



Brief Description of Duties:
The full-time faculty position for the Agriculture ( AGRI ) program will be responsible for teaching courses in the discipline of Agriculture which includes the specific AGRI classes which count toward the degrees of Agribusiness, Animal Science and Plant Science.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
  1. Teach AGRI courses as required.
  2. Coordinate the schedule for AGRI courses for the district.
  3. Participate in activities for marketing the program and recruitment of students into the Agriculture program.
  4. Develop and maintain an innovative curriculum in Agriculture that meets the workforce standards for careers in this field as well as prepares students for any transfer programs in Agriculture at the University level.
  5. Submit all AGRI program reviews and other reports as required by the District or the state.
  6. Establish and maintain an Advisory Committee for the program. Solicit input from the members for the advancement of the program.
  7. Provide leadership to faculty in the development and maintenance of courses to support the curriculum.
  8. Advise students within the AGRI program regarding academic and career planning.
  9. Preview and select appropriate text, media, and computer instruction programs for the Agriculture Curriculum.
  10. Maintain any laboratory equipment inventory and supplies.
  11. Work with other College departments as needed to promote student success.
  12. Maintain program records and accreditation status.
  13. Serve as the liaison and onboarding support for any new faculty in the discipline.
  14. Continually monitor and evaluate the accomplishments of students, staff, and the Advisory Committee at the end of each academic year.
  15. Identify and submit funding proposals for Perkins and Enhancement grants.
  16. Develop and maintain budget for the program.
  17. Keep abreast of developments in the field for continuing a model program.
  18. Serve on other college committees and carry out special projects assigned by the Dean of Instruction, the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, the Campus President and or the Vice Chancellor of Instruction.


EOE /M/F/Vet/Disabled

Special Requirements: Specific Experience Required:
Preferred Areas of Expertise:
• Knowledge of the agriculture industry/community/agencies and other resources.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of program development, planning, and administration principles and practices;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and/or standards;
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices;
• Skilled in public speaking
• Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work;
• Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments;
• Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in monitoring and evaluating programs;
• Skilled in collaborating with internal departments and external agencies;
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
    • Have not completed High School/GED
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    • Doctorate degree
  2. * How much experience do you have teaching or coordinating the provision of professional development, training, or instructional support services, as supported by the employment history listed on your online application?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 and 2 years
    • Between 2 and 3 years
    • Between 3 and 4 years
    • Between 4 and 5 years
    • 5 or more years
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcript 01
Optional Documents
  1. Transcript 02
  2. Transcript 03
  3. Transcript 04
  4. Transcript 05
  5. Other Document 01
  6. Other Document 02
  7. Curriculum Vitae
  8. Letter of Recommendation 01
  9. Letter of Recommendation 02
  10. Letter of Recommendation 03


Company

Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

Metropolitan Community College, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute, is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, MO. We are proud of our history as the first community college established in Missouri and one of the first colleges in the country to award an associate degree.

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