Adjunct Instructor – Farm Safety & Equipment Operation (Tractor Safety)

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite

Chilton Regional Center, Clintonville Regional Center, Service Motor Company Agriculture Center, Waupaca Regional Center, Wautoma Regional Center

Hours Per Week

8.75

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Job Description Summary

Fox Valley Technical College is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to instruct Farm Safety & Equipment Operation (Tractor Safety). The instructor will teach students how to operate a tractor over 20 PTO horsepower, including how to connect and disconnect equipment. The course is targeted toward students 12-16 years of age and is taught over a one-week period, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday. FVTC adjunct faculty are dynamic partners for both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models FVTC core values, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor can work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally, an adjunct instructor will be hired to instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructor’s qualifications and availability.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate instructional strategies, including alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.
• Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.
• Research, develop, and administer skills assessments before, during and after courses and services with an emphasis on evaluating student performance in courses taught by the instructor.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Attend division, department, and advisory committee meetings as requested.
• Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the college’s mission, vision, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or occupational experience with a strong agriculture background.
• Minimum of two years of occupational experience in a target job for the program or programs being taught, of which at least one year shall be within five years prior to date of hire. One year of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the instructor has at least two years of post−secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five years prior to date of hire. Two years of occupational experience preferred.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per FVTC requirements at time of, and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job specific licensing standards.

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability.
• Skilled in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.
• Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
• Skilled in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.
• Skilled in oral and written communications.
• Experience safely operating tractors over 20 PTO horsepower and properly and safely connecting and disconnecting equipment.
• Performing assessments based on the guidelines set forth by the certifying body.
• Prior knowledge of tractor components and safety items included with farm equipment and operation.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Laws pertaining to Farm Equipment operation on public roadways.

Additional Information

Hourly pay rate: $35.50 – $40.00 per hour.

Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Thank you for your interest in Adjunct Faculty opportunities with Fox Valley Technical College. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, and resume, you will be considered for future adjunct faculty opportunities. FVTC will keep your application in our files as a POTENTIAL candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises. ONLY if the need shall arise, you will be contacted via the contact information provided on your application, otherwise you will not receive any further contact from FVTC.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per course basis. The total hours for an adjunct instructor range from approximately 3 hours per week to no more than 8 hours per week. Hours vary and can include both day, evening, and weekend classes. Courses are taught in traditional classroom and alternative delivery formats.

Upon hire, new adjunct faculty are required to complete the mandatory, non-compensated Blackboard Basics & Orientation for Adjunct Instructors course within 30 days. Additional training is also required to qualify to teach in the Wisconsin Technical College System within the first three years of hire.

If you should have any questions regarding adjunct teaching opportunities for this position, please contact Justin Wege at 920-831-4333 or justin.wege0303@fvtc.edu.

It is the expectation that all employees comply and cooperate with the College’s emergency action plan and any rapidly changing protocols, as well any applicable government orders affecting the College’s operations. This includes adhering to safety protocols and using face coverings and personal protective equipment as applicable.

FVTC strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. FVTC does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, weight or any other protected class.

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