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Farm Business Management (Urban) Instructor

Central Lakes College

Staples, MN | Full Time

$56k-76k (estimate)

3 Weeks Ago

Farm Business Management (Urban) Instructor

$56k-76k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Weeks Ago

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Central Lakes College is Hiring a Farm Business Management (Urban) Instructor Near Staples, MN

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Farm Business Management

Working Title

Farm Business Management (Urban) Instructor

Hire Types

Faculty

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Dean Ag Studies, Ag Energy

Unit

Dean Ag Studies, Ag Energy

Location

Staples, in 7 county Metro

FLSA

Exempt

Full/Part Time

Full Time

FTE

1.0

Employment Condition

Unlimited

Work Shift

Monday-Friday

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Monday-Friday based on enrollment options for the 2024-25 academic year.

Posting Details

Open until filled. First review of applications 05/31/2024.
Salary placement based on MSCF credentialing.

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type

Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan

210, MSCF

Job Description

Facilitate and engage underserved populations in urban regions to provide management instruction to students enrolled in the Farm Business Management program. Instruction is primarily delivered in a one-on-one setting with the student, but also includes web-based video conferencing. Additional classroom instruction is provided as needed, with a potential for on-line delivery. The primary curriculum emphasis for this program includes: Accounting, Financial Management, Business Analysis and Planning, Agricultural Enterprise Evaluation, and Goal Setting. Additional curriculum areas may include: small scale/specialty crop production and technical assistance. Outreach and engagement of farmer students and related industries to enhance cross-cultural experiences will be required in this role.

Required Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agriculture education, business, finance, economics or accounting.
Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in agricultural operations, agricultural finance, or agribusiness.
Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

Immersive experiences with diverse cultures, immigrant, and refugee populations.
Demonstrates competency in cross-cultural experiences.
Demonstrates experience in recognizing and removing barriers for underserved populations.
Knowledge of accounting principles.
Excellent computer skills with experience working with computerized accounting programs.
Experience using teaching techniques that support diverse learning styles.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
Knowledge of basic production practices and direct marketing for fruit, vegetable, and small livestock farms.
Demonstrate familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college.
Dedication to teaching and student learning providing quality education emphasizing college level standards.
Dedicated to working with multiple cultures, agencies, educational institutions, non-profits, and other partners with a common mission to support food systems across diverse cultures.
Experience navigating government and non-profit programs to serve farmer needs.
Demonstrate high level of cultural competency and ability to building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning with CLC’s Culture of Caring environment.

Other Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

About

We are a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

Benefits Info

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

Public pension plan
Training and professional development
Paid vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Health care spending and savings accounts
Dependent care spending account
Tax-deferred compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F235P

Number of Vacancies

Re-posting

Desired Start Date

08/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

05/28/2024

Close Date

06/10/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Open until filled. First review of applications 6/10/2024.

Accept Applications

Yes

Posting Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.