Adjunct Instructor, Agriculture and Natural Resources in Sedalia, Missouri at State Fair Community College

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 01531

Department: Career and Technical Education

Location: Sedalia, MO
Description:

State Fair Community College will be an exceptional student-centered college that empowers individuals to grow, thrive and prosper within a changing world.
SFCC provides relevant and innovative learning experiences that successfully prepare students for college transfer, career development and lifelong learning. SFCC is committed to being accessible and affordable; values collaborative partnerships; and strengthens and enriches the intellectual, economic and cultural vitality of the communities it serves.

Position Overview:

• Instruct Agriculture and Natural Resources courses at the Sedalia Campus
• Adjunct assignments may include days, evenings or weekends
• Format for delivery may include lecture or hybrid

Responsibilities will include:

• Deliver quality instruction that incorporates active learning and promotes student engagement; facilitate discussion; design, assign, and evaluate student work; and provide timely and constructive feedback within 7 days of the due date
• Ensure provided course shell delivery/due dates and syllabus are prepared prior to class start
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and learning.
• Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students and timely responses to student inquiries within 24 business hours
• Meet academic reporting and final grade entry deadlines
• Assess student learning through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, papers, and projects. All faculty must use the grading rubric for the designated ILOs/PLOs/CLOs assignment in the course.
• Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Associate Dean
• Utilize Canvas (SFCC’s Learning Management System) approved technology effectively to enhance teaching and learning.
• Complete required professional development training offered through State Fair Community College
• Comply with all College and Program policies while maintaining professional conduct.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Minimum of Bachelor's in Agriculture or related field required
• Master's degree in Agriculture or related field preferred

Preference is given to those with teaching or training experience and industry experience. Desired applicants should demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, a passion for education, an understanding of the community college population, a commitment to the mission and vision of SFCC, and a concern for rigorous academic standards, retention and outcomes assessment, and the mastery of active learning techniques in the classroom.

Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.