Farm Operations & Management Instructor

Northland Community & Technical College • Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northland Community and Technical College seeks a part-time, unlimited Farm Operations & Management Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching and student success. This faculty role follows a full-time teaching schedule from late October/early November through late March/early April, aligning with the Farm Operations & Management program’s abbreviated-semester structure. The minimum percentage level of guarantee of this unlimited part position is .50 FTE. The successful candidate will embrace innovative, student-centered instruction and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive academic environment. Plan, develop, and deliver curriculum aligned with Northland’s Farm Operations & Management program outcomes, emphasizing practical agricultural skills, business management, and technology integration. Instructor needs to incorporate hands-on, real-world farm management applications consistent with Northland's program design, including production decision-making, financial analysis, and use of farm management tools.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in agriculture, agriculture education, finance, economics or business.
• Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in agricultural production, agricultural management, or agricultural extension services.
• 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.
• Must submit Resume, Cover Letter, and unofficial transcripts.
• Applicants that do not submit the required application materials (Resume, Cover Letter, and Unofficial Transcripts) will not be considered.
• The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• A minimum of two years' experience teaching.
• Coursework in teaching pedagogies and preparation in principled and methods of evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
• Be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction using a variety of methods including on-site, online and/or hybrid-blended for a wide range of students, including traditional, developmental, adult, concurrent enrollment learners.
• Conduct classroom and lab assessment/evaluation activities.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Maintain consistent communication with students through office hours, email, and telephone.
• Plan, develop, and deliver curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree