SUMMARY OF WORK:Dawson Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Instructor within our Agriculture Program. This full-time faculty position is responsible for the overall organization, administration, assessment, course development, and student recruitment of the Agriculture program. In addition, the position is responsible for building workforce relationships and collaborating with local k-12 schools and four-year institutions. This person will serve as the sole, full-time, faculty for the program and will have oversight in the selection and scheduling of agriculture courses. This person demonstrates the academic and professional qualifications and relevant experience in education required for providing effective leadership for
the program and students. The Agriculture Instructor will operate on a 9-month contract. Additional hours are possible between the months of June to August (i.e. workshops, workforce courses, etc.).REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or other directly related field. All coursework must be from an accredited institution.
Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with local high schools, industry, and community organizations.
Have the motivation and desire to work independently, while also communicating with internal and external partners.
Must have a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in an agriculture-related field or related area as an educator. Experience in a variety of areas of teaching, with experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design and curriculum development.
PREFERRED:
Ph.D. degree
See online position description for additional information and duties/responsibilitiesFull time, tenure track faculty position.Salary Range: $37,258 - $76,068. Wages commensurate with education and experience.