What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Agriculture Technology position at South Louisiana Community College?
Instructor of Agriculture TechnologyJob no : 494858Closes : Work Type : Faculty Full-TimeLocations : Winnsboro, LACategories : 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 :
1. Teaching
- 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
3. Service
4. Program Specific Duties :
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.
