Instructor - Agriculture

JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTOR - AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SALARY RANGE: BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FLSA: EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assigned Department Chair

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12 month position/PSRS

Position Summary

The instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for the assigned classes. The instructor is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. This position will manage and maintain the agriculture laboratory space, including live plants and animals. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) for specialized fields. This position is responsible for eight credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semester, and three credit hours of instruction or internship supervision for the summer semester. The Instructor is allowed to teach two classes for overload per semester. Over two classes requires approval of Dean and Provost.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college-approved curriculum and resources.

• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.

• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.

• Develop a course syllabus for each class taught using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.

• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.

• Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.

• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.

• Schedule and keep a minimum of five office hours per week convenient to students.

• Assist in addressing student concerns regarding advisement, placement, and course difficulties.

• Work with program advisory committees; serve as partners with local industry.

• Facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of programs.

• Sponsor student clubs and/or organizations, as appropriate.

• Complete professional development training hours and maintain appropriate professional certification, as necessary.

• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives

• Assist in textbook and course material selection; assist with curriculum development and modification of programs.

• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records and all information.

• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.

• Comply with college policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or ability to complete a master's degree within six months).

• Valid Missouri teaching certificate with the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (or be willing to obtain current teaching certificate in secondary and post-secondary education from the State of Missouri).

• Five years of experience teaching agriculture or a related field.

• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.

• Availability to teach daytime, evening, or weekend courses, as needed.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

• Ten years of employment experience in the industry or a related field.

• An industry recognized credential in the program field of study.

• Practical experience in both plant and animal agriculture.

• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).

• Experience with Colleague.

• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.

• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.

• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.

• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.

• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.

• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed in a variety of settings including, but not limited to: standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions, greenhouse laboratory space, mechanical shop laboratory space, outdoor laboratory space working with plants, livestock, and machinery. Work environment may include extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, and precipitation. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an agricultural and landscaping setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 60 lbs. to a height of 42"; to enter, exit and operate agricultural and construction equipment; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

• OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.