Farm & Ranch Management Instructor

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) is a comprehensive community college committed to providing learning experiences that improve the lives of those we serve. UACCB provides affordable access to technical education and college transfer programs that meet the diverse higher education needs of the citizens of north central Arkansas. These programs are provided to the traditional college student as well as to high school students through a state approved Secondary Area Career Center.

The College also promotes economic development and an enhanced quality of life for the community through adult education, developmental education, customized business and industry training, and continuing education programs.

UACCB's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities within a supportive learning environment. We promote success through community partnerships, responsive programs, and an enduring commitment to improvement.

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Basic Functions

• 75% Instruction – Focuses on delivering high‑quality instruction in farm and ranch management operations. This includes the development and assessment of student learning outcomes to ensure competency in both credit and non‑credit coursework, depending on program needs. The instructor utilizes the college's student and learning management systems to deliver content effectively across multiple platforms while maintaining a safe and productive workplace learning environment.
• 15% Student Retention and Recruitment – Directs efforts toward student success by implementing retention strategies designed to identify and support students at risk of withdrawing. The instructor maintains regular office hours to provide a consistent point of contact for academic support and intervention. Additionally, this position actively leads and participates in recruitment activities to promote the FARM program within the community and local high schools, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified applicants.
• 5% Industry Alignment – Focuses on building and maintaining relationships with industry partners to ensure the program curriculum remains aligned with current technological trends and workforce needs. The instructor engages with regional employers to verify that the skills being taught meet the demands of the modern industrial sector.
• 5% Professional Development and College Service – Maintains professional expertise by staying current with regulatory requirements, best practices, and teaching methodologies through ongoing professional development and faculty workshops. This duty includes participating in institutional governance through division and department meetings and committee assignments. The instructor also serves on Program Advisory Committees and engages in service activities that support the institution and the local community.

• Livestock and Poultry Management:
  Solid understanding of animal health, nutrition, and handling for cattle and poultry. You should be able to teach students about breeding cycles, biosecurity, and the daily requirements of a productive operation.
• Crop and Forage Production:
  Deep knowledge of how to grow and manage row crops and pastures, including seed selection, weed control, and nutrient management.
• Regenerative Farming:
  Practical knowledge of sustainable practices that build soil health, such as rotational grazing, cover cropping, and reducing soil disturbance (no‑till).
• Precision Agriculture:
  Ability to use and explain modern technology, including GPS‑guided equipment, field mapping, and using data to make better planting and fertilizing decisions.

• Applied Instruction:
  Ability to demonstrate concepts effectively in the field. You…