Agriculture Instructor

Responsibilities

The instructor will engage in a variety of learning support and institutional practices, advising, and mentoring of students in agronomy and horticulture. The instructional focus is crop and food production and includes operating on campus greenhouses, growing tunnels, and outdoor growing areas. Responsibilities also include development and establishment of plant growth activities practicum/internship programs. Faculty is expected to demonstrate and maintain competence throughout their employment at the college.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Agronomy or related field with 18 graduate hours in Agriculture required. Bachelor’s degree working towards a Master’s degree with employment experience will be considered. Previous teaching experience and Private Pesticide Applicators License a preferred.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS). Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Position Status: Full-time, 12 month positions, 248 days.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Start Date

ASAP.

How to Apply

To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below: 1. Completed and signed Seward County Community College application. Seward County Community College application. 2. Cover Letter 3. Resume 4. Copies of transcripts and relevant certifications. If employed, it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts within 30 days. (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards. Any fee for such services is paid by the applicant.) If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening. Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements. Mailing Address: Human Resources Office, Agriculture Instructor, Seward County Community College, PO Box 1137, Liberal KS 67901-1137.

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.