Farm Business Management Faculty- Detroit Lakes
About The Position
This position will provide management instruction to students enrolled in the Farm Business Management program. Instruction is primarily delivered in a one-on-one setting with the student, but also includes web-based video conferencing. Additional classroom instruction is provided as needed, with a potential for on-line delivery. The primary curriculum emphasis for this program includes: Accounting, Financial Management, Business Analysis and Planning, Enterprise Evaluation, and Goal Setting. Additional curriculum areas may include: small scale/specialty crop production and valued-added enterprising. Instructor will instruct farm business management courses for farms in north central/Northwestern Minnesota.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agriculture education, business, finance, economics, or accounting.
- Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in agricultural operations, agricultural finance, or agribusiness.
- One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
- The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of accounting principles.
- Excellent computer skills with experience working with computerized accounting programs.
- Experience using teaching techniques that support diverse learning styles.
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
- Knowledge of basic production practices and direct marketing for fruit, vegetable, and small livestock farms.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college.
- Dedication to teaching and student learning providing quality education emphasizing college level standards.
- Experience navigating government and non-profit programs to serve farmer needs.
Responsibilities
- Instruct farm business management courses for farms in north central/Northwestern Minnesota.
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
