Faculty - Animal, Agricultural Science

Position at Dawson Community College

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 director 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.).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ongoing leadership of the Agriculture Program.
• Develop agriculture courses based on need of the industry.
• Develop a quality hands-on learning lab to support learning and growth in animal science.
• Advise DCC agriculture club(s) and team(s).
• Navigate curriculum development/approval process.
• Recommend and coordinate provisions for textbooks and course/lab materials.
• Review Agriculture Program Curriculum.
• Ensure congruence of program policies and procedures with those of Dawson Community College.
• Follow an Assessment plan as set out by the Dean of Academics.
• Review and revise policies for the program.
• Review and revise program goals/outcomes on an as needed basis.
• Collect and analyze program data; enrollment, graduation rates, employment, etc. – program review.
• Provide administrative support for the program including student advising, recruitment of students, development of class schedules, staffing of adjuncts, and evaluation of instruction.
• Maintain an advising load consistent with the overall number of students in the program.
• Participate in recruitment efforts of the program and work collaboratively with the marketing department to develop needed materials.
• Determine teaching responsibilities considering the various strengths of the program.
• Assist the Dean of Academics in developing and maintaining a listing of qualified adjunct personnel for the program.
• Receive semester course evaluations for each agriculture course. Consult with the Dean of Academics to make appropriate modifications.
• Teach courses in the program and supervise internship experiences.
• Facilitate internships and student observations.
• Provide input into the budget process for the program.
• Work with Dean of Academics to assure adequate resources are available for agriculture students and program.
• Recommend needed equipment and supplies for the program.
• Ensure regular meetings (twice per year) of the faculty and Agriculture Program Advisory Committee to facilitate communication in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum.
• Responsible for making and implementing approved changes as suggested by Advisory Board.
• Represent the Agriculture Program in the community and during campus events, and serve on appropriate committees.
• Maintain communication with students, administration, advisors, faculty, and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as the Dean of Academics may assign within the Academic Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Qualifications:

Have the 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.

Required Experience:

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.

Required Educational Background:

Masters Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

Ph.D. degree.

How to Apply:

Completed application packet must include: Completed Dawson Community College application, Current resume, Cover Letter, Copies of college transcripts (original transcripts required, if hired), Three professional references (names, addresses, and phone numbers). Apply Now