Agriculture, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Health Science, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Odessa, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title Agriculture Adjunct Faculty
Position Status Part Time
Department School of Health Sciences
General Summary
Teach Agriculture Classes.
Specific Position Duties
Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; 2. Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college including Dual Credit classes; 3. Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; 4. Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; 5. Administers assessments which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 6. By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; 7. Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity; 8. Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities; 9. Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; 10. Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Agriculture or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution; Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current and emerging technologies for instruction; Ability to teach all courses in the Agriculture Sciences curriculum; Ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds; and Ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.