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Agriculture Instructor

Highland – Highland, KS

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SUMMARY

The Agriculture Instructor will teach all assigned courses and associated activities as related to major subject area.  Courses include but are not limited to: Principles of Animal Science, Crop Science, Animal Diseases and Health, Soil Science, Livestock Production, Marketing Farm Products.  The instructor will prepare all instructional materials for the various learning activities associated with their major subject area, maintain accurate student records, keep current in the teaching field, recommend pertinent library materials for acquisition to the library, sponsor student and support activities.

Related service activities include recruiting Agriculture scholarship students, actively serving on college committees, attending faculty meetings, assisting student services with regard to recruiting events and current student support, and attending commencement ceremonies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare course syllabi, measurable student outcomes, class outlines, and provide appropriate information thereon to students on or before the first day of class.
2. Maintain student records and observe confidential and ethical practices (i.e. attendance, grades, State reimbursement, etc.).
3. Complete requested documents and follow assessment procedures as needed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Institutional Research, and academic committees involved with assessment.
4. Meet all classes and associated activities as scheduled and maintain order and discipline.  Associated activities include but are not limited to: laboratory, field trips, independent study, cultural and social events, etc.
5. Post and maintain office hours to advise and counsel students who request assistance.  Refer students who need additional assistance to the appropriate college support service area for tutoring/counseling.
6. Prepare and submit annual professional/educational development plan.
7. Maintain a learning environment in the classroom using generally accepted teaching methods.
8. Maintain listing of Library resources for students interested in further readings in subject area.
9. Conduct periodic self and formal (per Master Contract) evaluation of instruction.

1. Prepare and submit reports, plans of action, program review, state reports, survey results, student placement reports, leave requests, travel requests, etc., on a timely basis as required.
2. Attend in-service, department, and faculty meetings as called.
3. Schedule, conduct, and document advisory committee activities as appropriate.
4. Submit textbook requests when needed.
5. Be familiar and comply with the College policies, procedures, and announcements.
6. Maintain up-to-date instructional program materials and equipment inventory.
7. Communicate with colleagues on campus, within service district, and with other community colleges and universities.
8. Update Master Course Outline each time course content is changed through Curriculum and Instruction and communicate any changes to all Agriculture adjunct instructors.
9. Provide subject area leadership in the development of new major courses, support courses, and/or program offerings.
10. Consistently strive to improve the quality of service provided to the community.
11. Provide leadership in the community.
12. Seek the most effective ways to facilitate learning to stimulate critical thinking, develop skills, and to broaden and enrich student interest.
13. Attend commencement ceremonies.
14. Serve on committee(s) as required.
15. Assist with student recruitment, advising, enrollment, and retention.
16. Ensure moral, ethical, and integrity values.

Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for supervision of students in class setting.  May supervise Work Study or Work Arrangement students.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree in Agriculture required.  College teaching experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 The instructor will possess:

• Knowledge of subject area;
• Skill and ability to convey the knowledge to students in an effective manner and as required by the Board of Trustees.
• Ability to organize and direct all instructional activities in compliance with safe and standard practices;
• Ability to work with and assist students in academic planning;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others to facilitate consensus;
• Ability to represent and promote the welfare of the College as required;
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents of the community college environment including the public.

Cowley College’s Career and Technical Education department is seeking a full-time Agriculture Instructor/Program Coordinator to oversee the Agriculture Program and serve as the Judging Team Coordinator. This position will commence July 1, 2025.

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Job Summary:

The Agriculture Instructor/Program Coordinator is a full-time, 10-month position for Cowley College’s Career and Technical Education department.  This position is responsible for the oversight of the Agriculture program, recruit & manage Ag judging teams, and successfully teaching students within the program.

Position Duties:

• Recruit students for the Agriculture program, clubs, and judging teams.
• Assist in recruitment, hiring, and retaining talented and entrepreneurial full-time and adjunct faculty members, serving as Lead Instructor for Agriculture program.
• Plan and supervise Agriculture programs relevant to the Cowley College mission, manage departmental budgetary and financial matters.
• Creation of curriculum, instructional materials, and oversight of agriculture labs and equipment.
• Serve as the advisor for department students.
• Instruct students in competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
• Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of classroom discipline.
• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by College policy and certification/regulatory agencies.
• Work in partnership with high school and higher education institutions for the purpose of articulation and transfer of program courses, certificates, and degrees.
• Develop and coordinate with program advisory boards, business, community, industry, and government partners.
• Keep posted office hours and serve on college and relevant industry committees.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.

Required Education Background:

• Master’s degree Agriculture, Agriculture science, Education with a specialization in Agriculture or other agricultural area in a discipline relevant to this position (e.g.: Animal Science, Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, or other agriculture science).
• Agriculture teaching experience preferred.
• Agriculture judging team leadership experience preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching agriculture related courses in higher education.
• Experience coaching agriculture related judging teams.
• Experience working with high school and higher education institutions for the purpose of articulation and transfer of program courses, certificates, and degrees.
• High School, CEP, Adult Education teaching experience.
• Program Advisor experience.
• Agriculture industry experience other than education.
• Strong knowledge of professional clubs and organizations pertaining to agriculture (i.e.; FFA, 4-H, NACTA, National Coaches Association).
• Knowledge of precision agriculture.
• Requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including co-enrolled high school students.

Zach Cooper – Director of Sumner Campus – Cowley College

2208 Davis-White Loop

Wellington, Kansas 67152

Office: 620-441-6556    Email: zach.cooper@cowley.edu