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Agriculture Instructor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
  • The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
  • The mission of the community college and how you would contribute to the mission;
  • How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
  • Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
  • The basis for your familiarity with multi-culturalism as you would apply it to your discipline; and
  • The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.

A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required if selected for interview. Candidates who are currently completing the specified degree or requirements must submit documentation that all requirements, including conferral of degree, will be met by June 30, 2024

Applicants selected for interview will be required to prepare a ten (10) minute teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Position Information

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number 24-010
Position Title: Agriculture Instructor
Location Maple Woods
Position Type: Full-Time
Class Category Faculty
Job Open Date 02/07/2024
Job Close Date 03/02/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Initial Screen Date: 03/06/2024
Minimal Qualifications:
Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in Animal Science, Plant Science, or Agribusiness emphasis degree or a qualifying field,

OR

A bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Studies, Landscape Design, Turf Management, or Greenhouse Management degree/certificate courses.

Qualifying Fields include:
Agriculture
Animal Science
Plant Science
Agribusiness
Entomology
Soil Science
Veterinary Medicine
Equestrian Studies
Landscape Design
Turf Management
Greenhouse Management
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  •  Experience working in your qualified field
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Familiarity and willingness to employ current pedagogical, instructional, and assessment methods in teaching college students
  • Coursework, teaching experience, or other demonstrated familiarity with technology in the classroom
  • Evidence of teamwork and collaborative efforts
Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.
Compensation Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
  • The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
  • The mission of the community college and how you would contribute to the mission;
  • How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
  • Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
  • The basis for your familiarity with multi-culturalism as you would apply it to your discipline; and
  • The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.


A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required if selected for interview. Candidates who are currently completing the specified degree or requirements must submit documentation that all requirements, including conferral of degree, will be met by June 30, 2024

Applicants selected for interview will be required to prepare a ten (10) minute teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Brief Description of Duties:
Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees’ charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college. The full-time faculty position for the Agriculture (AGRI) program will be responsible for teaching courses in the discipline of Agriculture which includes the specific AGRI classes which count toward the degrees of Agribusiness, Animal Science and Plant Science.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
  1. Teach AGRI courses as required.
  2. Coordinate the schedule for AGRI courses for the district.
  3. Participate in activities for marketing the program and recruitment of students into the Agriculture program.
  4. Develop and maintain an innovative curriculum in Agriculture that meets the workforce standards for careers in this field as well as prepares students for any transfer programs in Agriculture at the University level.
  5. Submit all AGRI program reviews and other reports as required by the District or the state.
  6. Establish and maintain an Advisory Committee for the program. Solicit input from the members for the advancement of the program.
  7. Provide leadership to faculty in the development and maintenance of courses to support the curriculum.
  8. Advise students within the AGRI program regarding academic and career planning.
  9. Preview and select appropriate text, media, and computer instruction programs for the Agriculture Curriculum.
  10. Maintain any laboratory equipment inventory and supplies.
  11. Work with other College departments as needed to promote student success.
  12. Maintain program records and accreditation status.
  13. Serve as the liaison and onboarding support for any new faculty in the discipline.
  14. Continually monitor and evaluate the accomplishments of students, staff, and the Advisory Committee at the end of each academic year.
  15. Identify and submit funding proposals for Perkins and Enhancement grants.
  16. Develop and maintain budget for the program.
  17. Keep abreast of developments in the field for continuing a model program.
  18. Serve on other college committees and carry out special projects assigned by the Dean of Instruction, the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, the Campus President and or the Vice Chancellor of Instruction.
Special Requirements:
• Knowledge of the agriculture industry/community/agencies and other resources.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of program development, planning, and administration principles and practices;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and/or standards;
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices;
Specific Experience Required:
• Skilled in public speaking
• Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work;
• Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments;
• Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in monitoring and evaluating programs;
• Skilled in collaborating with internal departments and external agencies;
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
Preferred Areas of Expertise:
  • AGRI classes which count toward the degrees of Agribusiness, Animal Science and Plant Science.
  • Two years teaching experience 
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Awareness of the community college mission 
  • Experience teaching distance education courses 

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
    • Have not completed High School/GED
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    • Doctorate degree
  2. * How much experience do you have teaching or coordinating the provision of professional development, training, or instructional support services, as supported by the employment history listed on your online application?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 and 2 years
    • Between 2 and 3 years
    • Between 3 and 4 years
    • Between 4 and 5 years
    • 5 or more years
  3. How did you learn about this position?
    • Academic Keys
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Craigslist
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Dos Mundos
    • Employee referral
    • Facebook
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Jobs.mo.gov
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Kansas City Call
    • Kansas City Globe
    • Kansas City Hispanic News
    • LinkedIn
    • MCC Website
    • Monster
    • Other Source
    • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcript 01
Optional Documents
  1. Transcript 02
  2. Transcript 03
  3. Transcript 04
  4. Transcript 05
  5. Other Document 01
  6. Other Document 02
  7. Curriculum Vitae
  8. Certification
  9. License
  10. Letter of Recommendation 01
  11. Letter of Recommendation 02
  12. Letter of Recommendation 03