Agriculture instructor

Position Overview

NOTE : This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This is a full-time, twelve-month position. If qualified, the position would be a professional faculty position, that, in addition to a teaching course load (if qualified) will collaborate with ENMU-Roswell faculty to plan, develop, and implement a livestock judging program.

If not qualified as faculty, the position would be a professional staff. As such, this position will consist of, but not limited to, outreach, mentoring, and coaching students for the ENMU-Roswell Livestock Judging Program throughout the year as well as coordinating ENMU-Roswell's Guided Pathways activities as identified in the Cultivating Success Initiative (CSI) Grant.

The position is expected to have evening and weekend work, and travel will be required for practice and contests in and out of state.

In addition to teaching and coaching responsibilities you will also be expected to contribute to other aspects of our academic mission in areas consistent with the individual's training, interests, and needs of the College.

This position reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences Education.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teach up to three (3) courses each Fall and Spring semester (if qualified).
• Develop and coach a nationally competitive livestock evaluation judging team.
• Assume fiscal responsibility for the judging programs.
• Host livestock judging contests and clinics for the ENMU-Roswell, 4-H, and FFA programs, as well as assisting with other judging / Career Development Events (CDE) contests hosted in the surrounding region.
• Serve as a trusted member of the faculty and foster positive relationships with faculty, college, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with the Agriculture Program Coordinator to support the Ag Advisory Board for the development and implementation of all Ag programs and articulation agreements with four-year universities for Agriculture and related programming.
• Outreach to both public and private high schools for all of ENMU-Roswell's Guided Pathways, in addition to 4-H programs, FFA programs, state FFA / 4-H Conventions, regional, state, and national livestock shows for ENMU-Roswell's Agriculture programs and judging team.
• Work with CSI team members to promote ENMU-Roswell's initiatives for student outreach, retention, graduation, and transfer for all Guided Pathways.
• Perform other Cultivating Success Initiative assignments as coordinated by the Dean of Arts and Sciences Education, CSI Activity Director, VPASA, and / or President.
• Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or closely related agriculturally based field (if a candidate does not have a master's degree, one will need to be earned within 3 years of employment).
• Livestock judging team experience.
• Evidence of being a successful team worker, able to foster a welcoming environment, ability to meet, interact and communicate with students, colleagues, staff, and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with or supporting diverse populations.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master's degree (at time of employment) with an emphasis in an agricultural related field.
• Evidence of teaching experience either in formal and / or informal settings, preferably at an institution of higher education.
• Evidence of success in coaching livestock or meats at a collegiate level.
• Experience working in a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), or with first-generation students.

Working Conditions

Occasional and / or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards, which may result in cuts, bruises, etc.

A successful candidate will be expected to meet routine deadlines (usually with sufficient lead time) as well as navigate variance in work volume seasonal and predictable.

There will be priorities with some interruptions, with occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires standing, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Job occasionally requires walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 80 pounds.

Work is performed in a non-smoking facility.

Essential Functions : As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions : Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page.

Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application :

Required Documents : Letter of Interest

Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum vitae

Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered. )

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment.

People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218.

Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.

F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click www.roswell.enmu.

edu / notice-of-nondiscrimination New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General.

Requests for records should be sent to Frances.Dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

Last updated : 2024-03-24