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Agribusiness Adjunct

Agribusiness Adjunct

Company:

South Piedmont Community College

Job Location:

Polkton, North Carolina

Category:

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time Job Description The Agribusiness Adjunct is a part-time position. Under the direction of the Department Chair, the adjunct provides quality learning opportunities in the School of Arts and Sciences. Courses may include Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, Biological Pest Management, Animal Science, Farm Business Management, and Agricultural Marketing. Classes may be offered in asynchronous and / or synchronous modalities. Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options throughout the daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability. Essential Duties Summary Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College's mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services

Customize and facilitate curriculum using effective learning strategies, syllabi, and materials that promote successful teaching and learning

Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and / or classroom activities designed to support student success where applicable

Access and return student work with feedback in a timely manner

Inform students of their grades and progress in the course

Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels

Create, select, and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including textbooks and library resources which meet college accessibility guidelines

Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory

Demonstrate a high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans

Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program

Provide accessibility to students and colleagues

Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time

Accept teaching assignments based on departmental need and instructor availability

Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs Required Qualifications A Master's degree in Agriculture OR a completed Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Agriculture

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Preferred Qualifications Community college teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Familiarity with a course learning management system such as Canvas

Working knowledge/utilization of Microsoft Office products

Posting Number:

JP00832FY17-18

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