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Carl Sandburg College  (District 1)  - Adjunct Ag Instructor
Purpose / Classification / Level / Working Relationships

Salary for Adjunct Faculty is paid per equated credit hours and is commensurate with education and experience.

Exempt/Non-Bargaining Unit.

Provide academic instruction on a non-permanent basis in a manner consistent with division standards, expectations, and course objective.

Major Responsibilities / Assists With / Risk Management

Meet with assigned class(es) at all scheduled times/locations and provide instruction necessary for fulfilling course objectives. Notify Dean/Associate Dean in the event a class meeting is canceled or changed. Prepare and distribute to students course syllabi that are consistent with the official course brief for each class. The syllabi should be sufficiently detailed so as to inform each student about policies concerning attendance, evaluation and expected performance. Submit all required documents such as midterm lists and final grades in a timely manner. Maintain student attendance records and submit them to the Dean/Associate Dean at the end of each course. Employ a well-defined procedure for evaluating student progress. Enforce College regulations concerning student behavior and building regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Necessary Skills, Experience, and Educational Background

Earned Bachelor's degree or A.A.S. degree in an Agricultural program required, Master's degree preferred. Minimum one year (2,000 hours) of tested/verified work experience (other than teaching) in major field of instruction, as defined by criteria of the State of Illinois Community College Board Department of Academic Affairs and Career and Technical Education. The ability to communicate successfully with clients of all ages, socio-economic status, sex, or race.

Physical Requirements to Perform Job Function

The specific motor skills and sensory perception necessary to effectively instruct and evaluate student is based on the content, instructional methods, and objectives of the course(s) taught.


 
Contact Person
Apply:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sandburg/jobs/2783378/adjunct-agriculture-applicant-pool
 


Highland Community College  (District 1)  - Highland Community College - 3rd Agriculture Instructor Job Posting
FULL – TIME AGRICULTURE INSTRUCTOR

DESCRIPTION: See attached for Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS: Highland Community College is seeking a full-time tenure-track
Agriculture Instructor beginning the Fall 2024 semester. This is a new position, and the selected candidate will join a team of two existing full- time instructors. The successful candidate will have a either a master’s degree, a doctorate degree, or extensive work experience in animal science, veterinary science, agribusiness, agricultural/precision
technology, agricultural mechanics, crop and soil science, horticulture, agricultural education, or related field. Teaching assignments may be flexible and depend on the strengths and experiences of the instructor. Participation in activities related to recruitment, retention, and program promotion are also part of this position.

 
Contact Person
PROCEDURE: To apply for this position, please visit our website at:

www.highland.edu/employment. Application is not complete until the
following materials are submitted: cover letter, resume/CV, copies of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable
for the purpose of application), three current professional letters of
recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy. You may also
contact Human Resources at 815-599-3426 for an alternative application
method.

DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024 and will be

accepted until the position is filled.
 


Illinois Central College: ICC  (District 1)  - Vacancy at ICC FT Faculty- Precision Agriculture
(sent to all contacts)

Location 

East Peoria Campus, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2400120

Department

Agricultural & Industrial Technology

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

5/19/2024 11:59 PM Central

Summary

Illinois Central College is seeking a qualified individual to provide lecture and laboratory instruction and student support activities for the Precision Agriculture Technician program.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Provide precision agriculture technician students with appropriate college-level instruction and hands-on experiences that allow them to advance through the Precision Agriculture Technician certificate program.  

  2. Organize courses of practical and technical instruction including the demonstration of the skills required by the industry, lectures on safety, theory, practices, methods, processes and terminology.

  3. Instruct students in the areas of diesel-powered technology and agriculture, such as: Intro to Precision Agriculture, Crop Production, Electrical Systems of Heavy Equipment, Hydraulics, Harvesting Equipment, Planting & Tillage Equipment, Electronic Controls/Monitoring Systems, Hydraulic System Analysis and Repairs, and Advanced Precision Systems. 

  4. Teach day, evening, and/or weekend classes, as needed. 

  5. Plan and supervise the work of students in the classroom and laboratories.

  6. Evaluate the progress of students’ technical knowledge and skills.

  7. Assist in ordering equipment, materials, and supplies for instruction.

  8. Assist in maintaining equipment. 

  9. Meet with corporate partners, advisory council members, and other colleagues to develop new curriculum to improve courses or add to existing programs.

  10. Follow College corporate procedures, rules, and regulations for safe operation and practice.

  11. Ensure the equipment functions safely, properly, and meets requirements.

  12. Be able to work on a team with full-time adjunct faculty and staff members.

  13. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

  1.  Associate degree or higher in Diesel Powered Equipment Technology or related field plus 2000 hours of work experience in diesel or agricultural equipment repair industry OR 10 years’ experience in diesel or agricultural equipment repair. 

  2. Ability to instruct students by explaining, demonstrating and overseeing their exercises and giving advice on the immediate topic.

  3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  4. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. In addition to the minimum qualifications, two years’ experience as an instructor or trainer.

 
Contact Person

All Information and how to apply can be found at this link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/illinoiscc/jobs/4479402/ft-faculty-precision-agriculture

 
 


Oakton Community College  (District 2)  - Adjunct Instructor: Cannabis Cultivation

Located seventeen miles from downtown Chicago, Oakton serves northern Cook County with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie, Illinois. This is a pool search; we are looking for qualified Cannabis Studies faculty to teach CNB 107: Botany and Cultivation of Cannabis.

Laboratory course focuses on the anatomical and biological aspects of the cannabis plant. Students will work with the cannabis plant or a substitute plant. Content includes seed to harvest cannabis growth cycle, plant health, agricultural cultivation techniques, state regulations of industry standards, and structural and physiological aspects of cannabis including terpenes, cannabinoids, and the pharmacokinetics of cannabis.

 
Contact Person
View position announcement and apply online.

For details, contact: 
Ruth Williams, M.S., Ed.D.
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Oakton Community College
1600 E. Golf Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-635-1862
rwilliam@oakton.edu
 


Spoon River Valley  (District 3)  - Agriculture - Adjunct Faculty
Click here for more information and to visit their website.
 
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Kaskaskia College  (District 5)  - Instructional Services Precision Agriculture Facilitator
Kaskaskia College, in Centralia, is seeking to hire an Instructional Services Precision Agriculture Facilitator. More information can be viewed at https://www.kaskaskia.edu/hr/employment/instructional-services-precision-agriculture-facilitator.html
 
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