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Title: Associate Instructor, Farming Operations Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Oneida/Huntsville

Department: Farming Operations Technology

Campus Location: TCAT Oneida - Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute

Job Summary

Farming Operations Technology Associate Instructors are responsible for providing instruction to students in all areas of the training program to prepare them for entry into farming operations technology careers.

Job Duties

• Teach/instruct students through lectures, demonstrations, and/or audio visual aids. - (Essential)
• Prepare syllabi of courses of study with detailed lesson plans. - (Essential)
• Monitor, grade, and evaluate students' progress; Must develop and maintain effective student assessment practices and grading processes. - (Essential)
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit timely reports. - (Essential)
• Attend workshops and/or other training programs to remain current in the industry. - (Essential)
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for student learning. - (Essential)
• Source and request needed instructional supplies and equipment necessary for proper student instruction. - (Marginal)
• Develop and maintain strong industry partnerships to enhance the students' learning experience. - (Essential)
• Assist in program recruitment and assist certified graduates with placement opportunities. - (Marginal)
• Maintain required annual 60% completion, 70% placement, and 70% licensure rate pursuant to the Council on Occupational Education (COE) accreditation standards. - (Essential)
• Ensure compliance with all TBR, institutional, state, and federal requirements. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma or certificate from an accredited technical training program in the farming operations technology field
Three (3) years' experience in the farming operations technology field within the last five (5) years

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher
Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office applications, email, etc.)
Indication of willingness to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and business/industry personnel
Commitment to remaining current with industry practices through professional development activities
Ability to travel and/or work after school activities such as graduation, in-service, etc.

Salary

Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Tennessee Board of Regents salary guidelines.

*A criminal background check will be required for the selected applicant.

To be considered for a position at TCAT Oneida, you must submit a complete online application and include required document uploads. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format.

Incomplete online applications will not be considered.