Adjunct Instructor, Diesel Ag Equipment Service Technology - PTT (2026 - 2027)

PeopleAdmin•Milford, CT

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor teaches assigned courses in the Diesel Ag Equipment Service Technology program and determines appropriate course material, subject to approval by the program chair and division dean. The instructor develops new courses and updates existing courses to keep the program aligned with industry standards and processes. Course development includes writing objectives, preparing syllabi, handouts, and tests, and researching textbooks. The role maintains and upgrades classroom and laboratory facilities and equipment, ensuring they are safe and in proper working order. The instructor maintains permanent student and program records, applies college attendance and grading policies, tracks student achievement, assists with purchase orders, completes production orders, and maintains equipment inventory records. The instructor maintains technical competency through professional learning and industry engagement; participates in program and college activities and committees; and advises students on academic standing and college policies and procedures. Other duties may include substitute teaching, budget development, advising program leadership, supporting recruitment and program promotion, securing materials and equipment, and assisting with supervision of student help. The role also supports a culture of belonging by helping create a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment in which students and employees are valued and empowered, and by supporting college policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Associate degree in Diesel Ag Equipment Service Technology or a related field.
Two years of experience in the farm equipment field related to the Diesel Ag Equipment Service Technology program.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in the Diesel Ag Equipment Service Technology program.
Determine appropriate course material, subject to program chair and division dean approval.
Develop new courses and update existing courses to reflect industry standards and processes.
Maintain and upgrade instructional facilities and equipment, ensuring they are safe and in proper working order.
Maintain permanent student records and follow and enforce college attendance, grading, and student achievement policies.
Assist with purchase orders for program instructional supplies and equipment.
Complete production orders and maintain equipment inventory records for assigned laboratory areas.
Maintain technical competency through seminars, professional association meetings, conferences, educational workshops, and self-study.
Attend, participate in, and support program activities, college activities, and committees as requested.
Advise students on academic standing and explain college policies and procedures; complete records and forms needed for program operation.
Perform other assigned college- and program-related duties, including substitute teaching, developing budgets, advising program leadership, promoting the college and program, supporting student recruitment, securing materials and equipment, and assisting with supervision of student help.
Promote a welcoming, respectful, and safe culture of belonging and support college policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities.