What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Agriculture Technology position at Louisiana Delta Community College?
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Winnsboro, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education
College: Louisiana Delta Community College
Department: Academic Affairs
Sub department: Industrial Sciences
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach a load of 15 credit hours per semester
- Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
- Classes may be day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekends
- Maintain regular office hours, grade records
- Respond to requests for information in a timely manner
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings
- Design and develop curriculum within state and accreditation body guidelines
- Assist in assessment and placement of students in appropriate classes
- Participate in student recruitment, placement, advisement, and serve on college committees
- Identify student learning outcomes: develop processes and tools for assessment; incorporate results in order to modify instruction and materials in coordination with colleagues
2. Professional Development
- Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
- Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self- reflection.
- Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
3. Service
- Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils
- Participate in college-related activities such as registration, community education, and recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection
- Participate in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention
- Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college
- Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards
- Participate in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
- Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships
- Other duties as assigned
4. Program Specific Duties:
- Able to perform and provide instruction on basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and current agricultural equipment following technical manual procedures.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of current mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment.
- Able to safely operate vehicles and equipment used for agricultural equipment and implement diagnostic procedures.
Required Education:
The candidate must have earned a minimum of an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Technician certification(s) from one or more agricultural equipment manufacturers, combined with four years of relevant experience in the field of agriculture technology, and good instructional techniques and computer proficiencies are strongly preferred.
The successful candidate must also be service-oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism. Applicants should demonstrate commitments to the philosophy and mission of Louisiana Delta Community College. Applicants should also demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds.
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised: 04 Mar 2025 Central Standard Time
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