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Adjunct Instructor - Agriculture, Veterinarian, Veterinary Tech, Utilities, CDL & Diesel (part-...

Northcentral Technical College · Wausau, WI · 4 days ago
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Northcentral Technical College (NTC) offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

About the role

The instructor is primarily responsible for creating a performance-based learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the College.

Adjunct positions in this area include but are not limited to:

  • Agronomy
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Animal Breeding & Reproduction
  • Crop Science
  • Dairy Science
  • Diesel Technology
  • Electrical Power Distribution - Line person
  • Equestrian
  • Gas Utility
  • Herd Management
  • Milk Quality
  • Nutrient Management in Ag
  • Veterinary Tech
  • CDL/Truck Driving

Part-time instructors are hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for a part-time instructor vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes. Adjunct faculty can teach a maximum of 12 student contact hours per week averaged over the semester.

Responsibilities

  • Plan learning-centered instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course including activities and teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles to help students achieve course outcomes and validate that learning has taken place.
  • Maintain accurate attendance, student success, and scholastic records of students; submit required reports and meet response deadlines.
  • Meet with classes as assigned and maintain a classroom/laboratory/shop environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security.
  • Use course text, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department guidelines.
  • Utilize learning technology for teaching, delivery of course content, learning, assessment, online/distance learning, and student record keeping (e.g., Canvas, Starfish, Cengage, Teams, etc.)
  • Communicate, respond to questions, and provide consistent and timely feedback to students about successful course completion; actively participate in communications with the college, department, and team.
  • Participate in the College's assessment process, professional development, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) and in-service activities.
  • Maintain qualification requirements throughout employment as an instructor under Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), FQAS, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards where applicable.

The essential functions and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the primary functions of persons assigned to this position. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements and may require some flexibility and interpretation to fit the needs of other areas of the College.

Requirements

  • Ability to meet the qualifications under Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards where applicable.
  • Associate’s degree in subject area or closely related field; or equivalent to teach within the technical degree instructional area/program.
  • Bachelor’s degree in subject area or closely related field; or equivalent to teach within the Associate degree instructional area/program.
  • A minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent relevant occupational experience. At a minimum, occupational experience has to have occurred at least one year within the last five years; may waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations in a post-secondary setting.
  • Subject area-related industry licensures or certifications.

Skills

  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Success and commitment as a team member, fostering consensus and collaboration in and out of the classroom.
  • The ability to manage projects, set and achieve specific objectives and measure results.
  • Proficiency in the use of technology, computers and software.
  • Promote and model professionalism as an educator and business professional.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described vary per adjunct position.

  • Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: Medium
  • Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Medium
  • Carrying/Lifting more than 50lbs: Low
  • Sitting: Low
  • Standing/Walking/Climbing: High
  • Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
  • Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High
  • Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

  • Indoor/Office Work Environment: Low
  • Outdoor Weather Conditions: Medium
  • Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
  • Hostile or Violent Individuals: Low
  • Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Low
  • Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): Low

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