Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Teacher-Fixed Term•Calhoun, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 100% time appointment for an Academic Specialist, renewable annually based on performance and funding availability. The position is jointly funded by Michigan State University (MSU) and Kellogg Community College (KCC). The role involves overall management of the partnership between the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) and KCC to deliver career-focused training programs. Key responsibilities include student advising, course instruction, and outreach. The IAT seeks a motivated individual to collaborate with KCC staff, deliver quality academic programs, support student success, and build relationships with local community stakeholders. Qualifications include strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will have at least three years of demonstrated success in relevant teaching, student programming, the agriculture industry, or academic leadership.

Requirements

Masters degree in agriculture, environment, natural resources, communication, education, business, or similar field of study.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
At least three years of demonstrated success in relevant teaching, student programming, agriculture industry, or academic leadership.

Responsibilities

Advise current students on academic planning that satisfies program requirements.
Implement a student recruitment plan that utilizes multiple strategies to reach various target areas.
Facilitate retention strategies that support student success.
Maintain an advisory board with diverse members from the community.
Provide support to local instructors including materials, facilities, and organization of off-campus field trips.
Recruit new students to maintain optimal enrollment levels.
Teach courses in career development, leadership, agriculture, and/or other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise or as needed by the program.
Foster a working relationship with the agricultural industry, high school counselors, teachers, and diverse community stakeholders.
Evaluate and assess IAT program and curriculum.
Work closely with departments (MSU & KCC) for effective program delivery.
Support course offerings by identifying instructors, securing classroom space and meeting locations.