Agriculture Science Part-Time Faculty

Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part‑Time Faculty to teach courses in agriculture science for the Department of Biology and Public Health. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary part‑time faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in‑person, online, or hybrid courses when PT faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available.

Part‑time faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and continuously make a positive impact on our students’ lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, part‑time faculty will:

• Teach course content and assess student learning.
• Stay current in their teaching field.
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources.
• Complete professional development.
• Use current technology.
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Part‑time faculty in Agriculture Science will teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include:

• AGSC 100:
  Elements of Livestock Production
• AGSC 206:
  Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition
• AGSC 255:
  Meat Industry, Food Safety, and Quality Systems

Per credit: $1,050 for 100‑ and 200‑level courses, $1,150 for 300‑ and 400‑level courses.

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Agriculture Science or a closely related accredited field.

Desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We host an annual orientation for part‑time faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees.

Part‑time faculty can attend a paid orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant‑in‑Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service. Part‑time faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

This is an ongoing pool of qualified individuals interested in part‑time, temporary non‑tenure‑track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. Opportunities are part‑time only and will not continue beyond the ending date. These assignments may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

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