Instructor - Agronomy

Instructor - Agronomy

Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category: Regular Faculty

FVTC Worksite: Service Motor Company Agriculture Center

Hours Per Week: 40

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the on-going development of curriculum that meets the needs of students and employers utilizing instructional strategies that promote student success.

38-Week Contract

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies to maximize student success and multiple delivery methodologies such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and online course delivery.
  • Provide hands-on instruction in crop production and management practices, agronomy equipment, planting, nutrient and pest management, , and optimizing crop performance.
  • Integrate computer-based diagnostic tools and instructional technologies to enhance student learning.
  • Explain complex agronomy concepts in accessible, engaging ways for diverse learners.
  • Design and deliver learning experiences that incorporate emerging agroecology practices and sustainable agriculture principles.
• Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Curriculum Development - Develop and continually revise curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation to successfully prepare graduates for their chosen career fields.
• Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/engagement evaluation. Ensure course materials (including textbooks) are available to students.
• Cropland Planning Collaboration -Collaborate as part of a team to oversee and maintain cropland that supports instructional activities. Work with students, faculty, support staff, and community partners to plan and execute crop production activities, including planting, tillage, nutrient and pest management, and harvest operations. Participate in shared decision-making for ordering seed and inputs, coordinating with sales agronomists, crop scouting, and monitoring field conditions.
  
  Contribute to timely and efficient field maintenance to optimize crop performance and sustainability goals. Support budgeting and resource planning in coordination with team members to ensure operational needs are met .
• Team Participation - Support the college by engaging in division, department and team activities, and meetings including planning, development, and budgeting, and staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, clinical partners, and high school agriculture programs by participating in advisory committees, external meetings, business visits, and community groups. Collaborate with staff to recruit students, participate in recruitment events, and proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students reach their goals by collaborating with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful. Advise students regarding class schedules, career information, internships, and other program-related information.
• Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices, and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.

• Demonstrate flexibility in teaching assignments, including potential instruction during summer terms, evenings, or at off-campus locations as needed.
• May be asked to perform routine maintenance or minor repairs on classroom, lab, or…