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Job Location: Garden City, KS

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Description

Garden City Community College is a vibrant and dynamic community college located in the heart of the rural Southwest Kansas high plains region. Officially designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, the College serves a student population which reflects the area’s rich diversity. The College serves approximately 2,000 students across multiple populations including on-campus, online, and area high schools and has a history of strong program options in both transfer and technical education. The College is located in Garden City, a community with a recent history of robust population growth. Garden City has many amenities including arts and culture, plentiful shopping, and daily jet service to Dallas.

Garden City Community College’s Technical Education division seeks an experienced agriculture professional who is passionate about helping students further their educational and career goals. This is a full-time 172-day contract position under the direction of the Dean of Technical Education.  The primary assignment is to create a quality teaching and learning environment that facilitates student success in the Technical Education Division by teaching a variety of agriculture and agribusiness related courses and to develop and coach a Livestock Judging competition team.

The successful applicant will be a part of the college’s Technical Education and Workforce Development team, a dedicated group of individuals working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.  Supervision is provided by Program Leader, Assistant Dean, and the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development.  

Compensation is based on the Negotiated Agreement, where minimum base salary is figured on a formula that considers industry experience, degree attainment, and teaching experience. As examples, the minimum base salary for an Agribusiness Instructor candidate with industry certifications is $48,205.00 for a 9-month contract. An applicant with industry certifications and 10 years of industry experience would earn approximately $51,355.00 for a 9-month contract. A candidate with a Master’s degree and ten years of teaching experience would earn approximately $61,145. Coaching duties are compensated in addition to base salary. Additional teaching experience, work experience, and opportunities for overload and summer courses may further increase earnings. These are estimates, and specific placement can be discussed with the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development and/or the Vice President for Instructional Services.  This position is full-time and will have the opportunity for tenure upon the issuance of the fourth annual contract. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teaching assigned day, evening, and/or weekend courses using established standards and course syllabi.
• Developing and coaching a Livestock Judging competition team, including recruitment and travel responsibilities.
• Providing individual and group facilitation of learning, diagnostic assessment of students, and identification of appropriate learning materials. 
• Participating in course and curriculum design, student advisement, program review, advisory council, and division activities as required maintaining and improving the learning program.
• Remaining current in subject matter and in the techniques most effective to promote student learning including developing strategies for the future.
• Demonstrating initiative and actively recruiting students for the Production Agriculture program.
• Participating in staff and college meetings and contributing through appropriate committee assignments.
• Performing other relevant tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

• Five years of industry or instructional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in AG-Business, AG-Economics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred:

Preference will be given to those candidates who establish the highest level of professional competency as evidenced by:

• Experience in secondary or post-secondary education
• Experience in curriculum development and program content
• Knowledge of instructional design for online learning including Canvas, Blackboard, and other learning management system.
• Established industry partnerships
• Experience with livestock evaluation, judging, and coaching.

Sara Sutton was appointed the Vice President of Career & Technical Education and Workforce Development at FSCC.

Fort Scott Community College • fortscott.edu

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
RESPONSIBLE TO: JOB TITLE: Agriculture Instructor/Meats Judging Coach AgricultureVP of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development
MONTHS PER YEAR: 11 HOURS PER WEEK: Exempt UPDATED: 4/2024

CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in an agriculture or related field within two years of hire date.
Experience teaching technical/vocational courses in agriculture preferred.
The ability and willingness to teach via alternative delivery systems including interactivetelevision, internet, and/or other distance education modes.
Knowledge of the agriculture industry.
Competitive meats judging experience and knowledge of collegiate meats judging rules preferred.
Willingness to travel, primarily weekends, with the judging team.
Experience with recruiting preferred.
Strong classroom instruction skills; strong self-motivation; excellent time management andorganizational skills.
Basic computer skills inclusive of familiarity with MS Office Suite.
The ability to develop and maintain effective professional work relationships with a variety ofpeople.
The ability to relate with students personally while maintaining professional relationships.
Valid driver’s license required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and implement classroom instruction; teach 24 credit hours per year.
Coach the Meats Judging Team.
Recruit students interested in majoring in agriculture.
Coordinate fundraising for Meats Judging Booster Club account.
Assist with the coordination of the Ag Barn.
Assist with the coordination of the Aggie Day.
Serve as an ambassador for FSCC and its programs.
Develop strong community relations.

Benefits Information

KPERS, paid sick leave, paid personal time, BCBS Health, Delta Dental, Surency Vision

Salary Information

Dependent upon salary schedule placement

Employer Information

Fort Scott Community College was founded in 1919 and is the oldest community college in Kansas’ system of community colleges.  Continuing its 95-year tradition of excellence, FSCC was named a Top Ten Community College by SmartAsset, a personal-financial advice platform, in September of 2014.  FSCC was ranked #9 out of more than 700 colleges on the basis of its low tuition cost, its high graduation/transfer rate and the high average starting salary of its graduates.

The college serves approximately 3,400 students (FTE: 1,497) on the main campus in Fort Scott and its satellite locations in Paola, Kansas; Frontenac, Kansas; and Pittsburg, Kansas.  The college offers Associate Degrees in Arts, Science, General Studies, and Applied Studies.  FSCC also offers multiple certificate programs in business, cosmetology, construction trades and healthcare.  Of particular interest are the college’s regionally unique programs in environmental water technology; truck driving; a John Deere sponsored agriculture technology program; and a Harley-Davidson sponsored program in motorcycle maintenance.

Athletic highlights from the past year include Region VI and KJCCC DII Men’s Basketball Championships, National Intercollegiate Rodeo Coach of the Year, a volleyball team on the Divsion II NJCAA national polls and fielding the number one running back in the NJCAA.

The main FSCC campus is located in historic Fort Scott, Kansas (population: 8,087) approximately two hours south of Kansas City on the border between Kansas and Missouri.  The campus features two fishing lakes, a restored one-room schoolhouse and the Gordon Parks Museum.  The city of Fort Scott is home to the Fort Scott National Historic Site, several museums and easy access to several recreational areas such as Gunn Park, the Woodland Hills Golf Course and Lake Fort Scott.

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Job Contact Address

2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701

Job Start Date: July-15-2024

Applications Due By: March-5-2024

Job Contact Information

Juley McDaniel
juleym@fortscott.edu
620-223-2700 ext. 52