Farm Business & Production Management - Financial Analysis Instructor - Adjunct (Part-time)

Chippewa Valley Technical College • Eau Claire, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is seeking qualified candidates for an adjunct instructor pool to teach Farm Business & Production Management courses. These positions may become available prior to or during any semester. Adjunct instructors are hired on a per-course basis and may teach face-to-face, online, or a hybrid format. All instructors are required to live within driving distance of CVTC campuses (Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Neillsville, and River Falls, Wisconsin) as on-site meetings and student interaction are expected. Adjunct instructors are expected to partner with students to ensure their success, model CVTC core abilities, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. They should be able to work effectively in a collaborative environment, be willing to innovate, and demonstrate competency with technology that supports learning and teaching.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in an area preparing a person for the occupational area being taught. If all other knowledge, skills, and abilities are present, candidates with a technical diploma or journeyworker in the occupational area may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience in a target job for the program or programs being taught, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire.
• One year (2,000 hours) of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the applicant has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
• Deep understanding and experience in farm financial analysis.
• Experience using Finpack or other farm accounting software program.
• Experience preparing farm financial records.
• Experience working with farm loans, farm loan agencies, and farmers obtaining loans.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor.
• Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards, and/or other job specific licensing standards.
• In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of Farm Business & Production Management.
• Implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees