Agriculture Instructor

This position is responsible for upholding the mission of North Central Texas College by providing high-quality instruction and support to students. The successful candidate will be committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, embracing positive interpersonal behaviors, and demonstrating professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability.

• Provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course and program objectives.
• Contribute to the overall educational environment of the college and community.
• Offer academic advising, committee participation, professional development, community development, and other service support as needed.
• Treat students and colleagues with respect.
• Be actively involved in issues of institutional effectiveness, including student learning outcomes, program level outcomes, and marketable skill achievement.
• Focus teaching and outreach efforts on student success.
• Meet class as scheduled and follow departmental policy for class cancellations.
• Maintain appropriate records of grades/attendance and submit required reports to the Division Chair and Registrar on time.
• Post office hours and be available to students during that time.
• Make an appropriate syllabus available to students and Division Chair in a timely manner.
• Be well-organized and prepared for each class.
• Maintain college-level rigor and require a high level of academic excellence from students.
• Use a variety of instructional methods to enhance learning.
• Develop appropriate tests, projects, and/or other evaluation activities for courses taught.
• Consider student course evaluations in the improvement of instruction.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student assignments.
• Encourage an atmosphere in which students may ask questions, offer opinions, and express ideas.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with colleagues and other college personnel.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities.
• Serve on college committees.
• Attend and participate in college in-service, workshops, and activities.
• Keep abreast of developments in the subject area and in instructional techniques.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Share ideas and materials related to the teaching field and/or pedagogy with colleagues.
• Participate in the Peer Classroom Observation Program.
• Advise students regarding class scheduling, degree planning, and provide appropriate career advising.
• Post and maintain scheduled office hours.

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Farm & Ranch Management, or a related discipline.
• Associate Degree in Agriculture, Farm & Ranch Management, or a related discipline and three years' work experience in the area of assigned instruction.

• Three (3) years' current work experience in Agriculture, Farm & Ranch, or a related field.
• Community College and/or Public School teaching experience.
• Online curriculum development and online teaching experience.

North Central Texas College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.