Agriculture Faculty

Key Performance Indicators

1. Number of students completing Agriculture Associate of Applied Science programs

2. Employer partnerships/job placement of program completers

3. Retention of students in Agriculture Associate of Applied Science programs

4. Timely submission of grades

5. Maintain and seek to improve Agriculture program related equipment, livestock, and property

6. Safety of students, livestock, and property affiliated with programs

Essential Functions

1. Develop and follow an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught.

2. Develop content-related and appropriate instruction based on national, state, and local curricula through a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences, including farm site location(s), working in cooperation with the Technology department.

3. Develop and execute lesson plans leading toward student achievement of competencies in the area of Agriculture.

4. Develop and update the program curriculum.

5. Present subject matter to students, utilizing various methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions, or demonstrations; ensure the use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean-up (if applicable) can be accomplished within the allotted time.

6. Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts; respond to basic student questions; may initiate study groups in preparations for examinations.

7. Develop and enforce classroom protocols, rules and regulations; maintain classroom discipline; utilize effective classroom management techniques.

8. Provide a classroom environment promoting active learning in the subject area.

9. Communicate responsibly with students, colleagues, and community members.

10. Manage and maintain program facilities and equipment.

11. Follow professional ethics in all work-related activities.

12. Prepare orders for the purchase of supplies, tools, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities.

13. Maintain inventory and repair records and ensure the safe and proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.

14. Remain informed of new trends, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in Agriculture-related industries. Develop and recommend new courses/programs.

15. Complete full-time faculty responsibilities to teach assigned courses, prepare curriculum, prepare annual budgets, report attendance and grades, contribute to staff meetings, cooperate in extracurricular activities, and serve on committees.

16. Perform other duties as necessary for the success of the programs, including farm management.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills
Define behaviors and values:

· Ability to relate quickly and tactfully to a variety of people, including the general public and colleagues.

Interpersonal skills:

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement programs, activities, and facilities.

· Identify and express problems and develop recommended solutions from alternative methods and procedures.

· Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people.

· Ability to organize and express instructions in a logical sequence to describe how something works or explain how to perform a task.

· Ability to manage groups of students.

Technical skills:

· Ability to teach Agriculture-related content areas including, Animal Science, Agriculture Systems Technology, Farm Management, and Agribusiness.

· Ability to assess student work

· Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, at a high level

Experience

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a closely related content area is required. A Master's degree in a closely related content area is preferred, but not required.

Work Experience: Secondary or post-secondary teaching experience is preferred but not required. Three to five years of farm management experience is also preferred but not required.

Industry Knowledge: Five years of directly related experience and training is preferred, but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Physical ability to operate agriculture equipment and monitor student safety which involves, reaching in any direction, lifting and manipulating parts and tools, and performing two-handed activities. This position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, turning, squatting, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.