PRECISION AG INSTRUCTOR

Description

The successful candidate's primary office will be located in Atchison, Kansas, at the Highland Community College Technical Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare course syllabi, First Day Handouts, gradebook, class outlines, Learning Management System
(LMS) course shell, and any additional information needed for students on or before the first day of class.
2. Maintain student records and observe confidential and ethical practices (i.e. attendance, grades, state
reimbursement, etc.).
3. Complete requested documents and follow assessment procedures as needed by the Vice President for Academic
Affairs, Director of Institutional Research, and academic committees involved with assessment.
4. Meet all classes and associated activities as scheduled and maintain order and discipline. Associated activities
include but are not limited to: Laboratory, Studio, Field trips, Rehearsals, Performances, Special Productions,
Independent Study, athletic events, cultural and social events, etc.
5. Post and maintain office hours to advise and counsel students who request assistance. Refer students who need
additional assistance to the appropriate college support service area for tutoring/counseling.
6. Prepare and submit annual professional/educational development plan.
7. Maintain a learning environment in the classroom using generally accepted teaching methods.
8. Maintain listing of Library resources for students interested in further readings in subject area.
9. Conduct periodic self and formal (per Master Contract) evaluation of instruction.
10. Prepare and submit reports, plans of action, program review, state reports, survey results, student placement
reports, leave requests, travel requests, etc., on a timely basis as required.
11. Attend in-service, department, and faculty meetings as called.
12. Schedule, conduct, and document advisory committee activities as appropriate.
13. Submit textbook requests when needed.
14. Be familiar and comply with the College policies, procedures, and announcements.
15. Maintain up-to-date instructional program materials and equipment inventory.
16. Communicate with colleagues at all HCC locations and online and with other community colleges and universities.
17. Represent Highland at the annual Core Outcomes Group meetings whenever a Precision Agriculture course
is being reviewed.
18 Update Master Course Outline each time course content is changed and communicate any changes to all
Precision Ag adjunct instructors.
19. Provide subject area leadership in the development of new major courses, support courses, and/or program
offerings.
20. Consistently strive to improve the quality of service provided to the community.
21. Provide leadership in the community
22. Seek the most effective ways to facilitate learning to stimulate critical thinking, to develop skills, and to broaden
and enrich student interest.
23. Attend commencement ceremonies.
24. Serve on committee(s) as required.
25. Assist with student recruitment, advising, enrollment, and retention.
26. Ensure moral, ethical, and integrity values.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
Relevant training/experience. Teaching experience helpful but not required. Must have valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no major infractions for the past five years.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The instructor will possess:
-Knowledge of subject area;
-Skill and ability to convey the knowledge to students in an effective manner and as required by the Board of
Trustees;
-The ability to organize and direct all instructional activities in compliance with safe and standard practices;
-The ability to work with and assist students in academic planning;
-The ability to communicate effectively with others to facilitate consensus;
-The ability to represent and promote the welfare of the College as required;
-The ability to communicate effectively with all constituents of the community college environment including
the public.