Temp Faculty: Agriculture Instructor

This is a district-wide posting for potential opportunities across multiple campus locations. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis based on hiring needs. Assignments are contingent upon enrollment and operational requirements. Please indicate your preferred campus location(s) in your application so the appropriate campus can contact you regarding available opportunities.

• An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations.
• Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public-School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).
• Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July.
• Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations.
• Combination Load Maximum:
  If a temporary faculty member’s load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.

• Selecting and developing instructional materials; planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning; creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning and foster higher order thinking
• Using a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment to facilitate student masteryoflearning outcomes
• Providing students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback
• Evaluating student learning and modifying instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs
• Meeting classes as scheduled; notifying the appropriate division chair with as much advanced notice as possible if they are to be absent
• Monitoring email and other electronic communication, and responding to students in a timely manner
• Preparing and distributing syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Following the published final exam schedule
• Maintaining accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly providing final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration
• Maintaining the confidentiality of student records as required by law and college policy
• Fulfilling all requirements as stated in college policies and procedures including mandatory training
• Exercising stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials
• Implementing course student learning outcome and institutional learning outcome assessment activities as required by the discipline/program, and reporting assessment data in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or a qualifying field
  • Agriculture (any)
  • Agribusiness (any)
  • Animal Science (any)
  • Entomology
  • Equestrian Studies
  • Greenhouse Management
  • Landscape Design
  • Plant Science (any)
  • Soil Science
  • Turf Management
  • Veterinary Medicine
• Three (3) years of verifiable work experience in an agricultural industry or related field.

Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.

• Experience teaching in a community college setting
• Experience developing related curriculum
• Advanced degrees and/or certifications in the relevant teaching discipline

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills