Adjunct Faculty - Agriculture/Horticulture Location Kankakee, IL Job Type Part Time Job Number ADJ240906 Department Business, Technology & Human Services Division Opening Date 09/06/2024 Description Benefits Questions Description Responsible for teaching courses included in the Agri-Hort Technology program, including but not limited to soil science, fundamentals of horticulture, companion animals, greenhouse operations, introduction to horticulture science, landscape plants and design, and plant science. Knowledge of agricultural and horticultural principles required. Provides instruction and assesses student learning in Agri-Hort Technology program courses by utilizing various methods including lectures, laboratories, etc.; collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum and is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. Examples of Duties A. Collaborates with faculty members and/or program coordinator and/or the assistant dean, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of skills related to each course taught.B. Prepares and reviews current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.C. Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.D. Advises, counsels, and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.E. Meets classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Adjunct Faculty Association Contract.F. Evaluates student performance and maintains and provides attendance and grade records for each class.G. Remains current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.H. Assesses student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels.I. Participates in curriculum and course development, review, and revision.J. Attends division and faculty meetings and communicates regularly with the program coordinator regarding instructional concerns.K. Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.L. Works in a collaborative manner and responds to phone and email requests promptly.M. Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.N. Follows the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the KCC Adjunct Faculty Handbook and the KCC Adjunct Faculty Association Contract.O. Maintains regular contact with the program coordinator and/or or division dean/assistant dean. Minimum Qualifications A. Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in agricultural/horticultural field is required; Master's in agricultural/horticultural field or related field preferred.B. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; community college teaching experience preferred.C. Qualified candidate must be functionally literate in reading, writing, and computation skills as well as computer literate or willing to learn. Supplemental Information Pay rate determined upon hire. 01 After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation? Yes No 02 Indicate your highest level of education? (Check all that apply) High School Diploma or GED equivalent Certificate Associates degree Bachelors degree Masters degree Doctorate Some college credits None 03 Describe your area of study. 04 Do you have experience in? (mark all that apply) Basic/Introductory Horticulture Vegetable & fruit crop production Sustainable horticulture/agriculture Soil Science Plant science Companion animals Greenhouse operations Landscape plants and design None of the above 05 How many years of community college level teaching experience do you have? 0 - less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5 years or more 06 Do you have teaching experience with the use of instructional technologies? Yes No 07 Computer experience: MS Word or comparable application MS Excel or comparable application MS Power Point or comparable application MS Access or comparable application 08 List any other computer applications: Required Question Employer Kankakee Community College Address 100 College Drive Kankakee, Illinois, 60901 Phone 815-802-8128 815-802-8124 Website http://www.kcc.edu