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I. NARRATIVE GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Agriculture Instructor is an 11-month position responsible to the Vice President forAcademic Services for instructional and personnel matters and to fulfill the requirementsoutlined in the Memorandum of Agreement.

II. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• A. Teach courses as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Services.
• B. Coordinate agriculture curriculum with the Vice President for Academic Services.
• C. Revise and update course materials and content to keep all courses current.
• D. Provide a syllabus for each course taught and turn in two copies of each syllabus to theVice President for Academic Services Office each semester as outlined in theMemorandum of Agreement.
• E. Develop new courses as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Services.
• F. Participate in the development and implementation of the institution assessment plan asrequired for North Central Accreditation.
• G. Serve on college committees as appointed and attend division meetings.
• H. Advise students according to established procedures.
• I. Assist in enrollment/pre-enrollment activities as assigned.
• J. Develop and administer instructional budget maintaining expenditures within budgetparameters.
• K. Recruits’ quality students for the agriculture program and make personal contact withstudents who inquire about the College in order to meet the recruiting expectations for theprogram.
• L. Coordinate scholarship paperwork and oversee the completion of financial aidpaperwork, admission criteria for students recruited to the program.
• M. Assume an active interest in the advising and retention of students recruited to theprogram.
• N. Serve in an advisory capacity for student agriculture clubs and activities.
• O. Attend College functions/activities.
• P. Actively participate in community activities.
• Q. Attend and participate in commencement exercises in academic regalia.
• R. Perform other teaching duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Services.
• S. Perform duties as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement.
• T. Meet attendance expectation as required for the position which may include a willingnessto work unusual hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

III. SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING STAFF

• Scholarship studentsWork-study students

IV. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A. Proven teaching ability.
• B. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• C. An understanding of the mission and role of the comprehensive community college.
• D. Ability to stimulate motivation, confidence, and enthusiasm in students.
• E. Ability to manage budget details, scheduling, recruiting, and supervising studentprogress.
• F. Knowledge of admissions and recruiting activities at the collegiate level.
• G. Interest in student activities outside the classroom and a willingness to participate in andattend college functions.
• H. Within six months of the hire date, maintain a physical residence within the CCC servicearea throughout their employment.

V. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A. A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in a community college.
• B. Experience in the development and implementation of new courses and programs.

VI. REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• A Master's Degree in Agriculture or earned a master's degree with 18 graduate hours within thediscipline is required from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by theU.S. Department of Education.