Faculty - Animal-Agricultural Instructor

DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Faculty-Animal, Agricultural Science DEPARTMENT:
Academic Transfer

DATE:
June 2024 FLSA STATUS:
Full-Time, Tenure-Track

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Dean of Academics

POSITION NUMBER: F99990 SALARY RANGE: $37,258 - $76,068

SUMMARY OF WORK:

Dawson Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Instructor within our Agriculture Program. This full-time faculty position is responsible for the overall organization, administration, assessment, course development, and student recruitment of the Agriculture program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the ongoing leadership of the Agriculture Program.
• Develop agriculture courses based on need of the industry.
• Develop a quality hands-on learning lab to support learning and growth in animal science.
• Advise DCC agriculture club(s) and team(s)
• Recommend and coordinate provisions for textbooks and course/lab materials.
• Ensure congruence of program policies and procedures with those of Dawson Community College.
• Follow an Assessment plan as set out by the Dean of Academics.
• Review and revise policies for the program.
• Review and revise program goals/outcomes on an as needed basis.
• Collect and analyze program data; enrollment, graduation rates, employment, etc. – program review.
• Provide administrative support for the program including student advising, recruitment of students, development of class schedules, staffing of adjuncts, and evaluation of instruction.
• Maintain an advising load consistent with the overall number of students in the program.
• Participate in recruitment efforts of the program and work collaboratively with the marketing department to develop needed materials.
• Determine teaching responsibilities considering the various strengths of the program.
• Assist the Dean of Academics in developing and maintaining a listing of qualified adjunct personnel for the program.
• Receive semester course evaluations for each agriculture course. Consult with the Dean of Academics to make appropriate modifications.
• Teach courses in the program and supervise internship experiences.
• Facilitate internships and student observations.
• Provide input into the budget process for the program.
• Work with Dean of Academics to assure adequate resources are available for agriculture students and program.
• Recommend needed equipment and supplies for the program.
• Ensure regular meetings (twice per year) of the faculty and Agriculture Program Advisory Committee to facilitate communication in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum.
• Responsible for making and implementing approved changes as suggested by Advisory Board.
• Represent the Agriculture Program in the community and during campus events, and serve on appropriate committees.
• Maintain communication with students, administration, advisors, faculty, and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as the Dean of Academics may assign within the Academic Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in an agriculture-related field or related area as an educator.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with local high schools, industry, and community organizations.

Dawson Community College is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy status, marital status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation with respect to access, employment, programs, or services.