Agriculture Instructor
Kansas City, MO 
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Job Description
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

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

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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