Agribusiness Instructor

Position Title

Full Time Faculty, Agribusiness

The faculty member will provide course instruction for the Agribusiness Program. General responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Prepare a weekly planner for learning activities that align with the established Student Learning Outcomes for each course.
• Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current procedures in course content.
• Review and finalize the course syllabus utilizing the Department and program provided templates.
• Review and finalize the Learning Management System (Blackboard) course that is used to facilitate and support the student learning experience.
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining Student Learning Outcomes.
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment, as needed to support the learning environment.
• Submit required documentation, such as final grades, attendance records, or other student related information on a timely basis.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, TCSG, and accreditation standards.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
• Advise students on academic and occupational curricula.
• Assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Participate in the program's recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities.
• Assist in the budget process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classrooms/laboratories.
• Committee participation is expected, as well as other department, college, and community projects.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning.

• Must possess a master's degree in Agriculture or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields (Agronomy and Soil Science, Animal Science, Horticulture, Precision Agriculture & Technology, Food Science, Environmental and Natural Resource Management) or a related field.
• Must possess and demonstrate effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to student success initiatives.
• Three years experience working or teaching in field.

• Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student-centered instructional practices.
• Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and traditional modalities.

• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees, work experience, and SACSCOC Faculty Credential Guidelines.
• The successful candidate may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
• The successful candidate may be required to travel to and teach classes at any Ogeechee Technical College location.
• In programs that require professional licensure, an active unencumbered license must be provided by the applicant during the interview process.

Commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement options, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

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nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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