Instructor - John Deere #DF9985

About the role

Contact: Heather Ortiz, heather.ortiz@okstate.edu

This position will facilitate learning for an Associate in Applied Science degree in the John Deere Technologies program within the School of Transportation and Heavy Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning for an Associate in Applied Science degree in the John Deere Technologies program.
• Plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
• Work effectively with and promote varied populations.
• Recognize and resolve complex problems constructively.
• Exhibit team player characteristics, take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Foster and support innovation and excellence.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in a field consistent with the teaching assignment, including John Deere, Diesel Technologies, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technologies, Mechatronics, or a related field (as determined by program- or course-level material). Other combinations of education and industry experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional industry experience; service manager experience preferred. Teaching or technical training experience preferred. Demonstrated success in collaborating with various constituencies. Additional post‑secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license. John Deere Instructor/Trainer certification preferred. Must meet the minimum faculty credentials required by the AED Education Foundation for all accredited programs.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of diesel engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems, power trains, diagnostics, precision/agricultural technology, failure analysis, and related John Deere equipment systems.
• Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Computer skills to include electronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated with the position.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with and promote varied populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills—including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
• Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Ability to foster and support innovation and excellence.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.

Pay

Hiring range: $56,000 - $62,000 (commensurate with education and experience).

Schedule

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am‑4:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Working conditions: Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed; travel required; lab environment with exposure to automotive and heavy equipment; normal classroom physical environment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.