Precision Agriculture Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Schriever, LA

2d • $67,948 - $91,358 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking a Precision Agriculture Instructor to teach and develop courses at the intersection of technology, mechanics, and agronomy. This role involves delivering engaging, active-learning instruction in class, lab, and field settings, while also maintaining and troubleshooting precision agriculture equipment. The instructor will advise and mentor students, support recruitment and retention efforts, and build industry partnerships to connect students with internships and employment opportunities. Additionally, the position requires utilizing assessment and learning analytics to improve courses, leveraging Canvas and advanced classroom technology, and fulfilling standard faculty responsibilities such as office hours, grading, committee service, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in an agriculture-related field; OR Bachelor’s in another field with ≥18 agriculture credits; OR Associate degree in agriculture + 3 years relevant non-teaching experience; OR Relevant certificate + 5 years precision ag experience; OR No degree/certificate + 10 years precision ag experience demonstrating expertise.
• Ability to teach/train in educational or industry settings and collaborate with diverse groups.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, calendars, and web tools.
• Technical knowledge of precision ag systems/equipment: GIS/GPS, drones/sUAS, variable-rate technology, and agricultural software.
• Willingness/ability to obtain Wisconsin DATCP commercial pesticide applicator license and/or FAA Remote Pilot Certificate as required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an agriculture-related field.
• College-level teaching experience in precision ag or related subjects.
• Experience with Canvas LMS and active-learning strategies (group work, inquiry-based learning, contextualized instruction).

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in precision agriculture, including GPS/GIS, drones (sUAS), variable-rate technology, remote sensing, soil science, ag business, and data analytics.
• Deliver engaging, active-learning instruction in class, lab, and field settings.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and safely instruct on precision ag equipment, labs, and machinery, enforcing safety and housekeeping protocols.
• Advise and mentor students, supporting recruitment, registration, retention, tutoring, and job placement.
• Serve as a resource for certifications and career pathways.
• Build and sustain industry partnerships and participate in advisory committees.
• Connect students to internships and employment opportunities.
• Use assessment and learning analytics to improve courses and programs.
• Leverage Canvas and advanced classroom technology.
• Fulfill standard faculty responsibilities: office hours, timely grading/records, committee service, professional development, and campus events.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level