Job Description

Job Description:

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in the discipline of agriculture. Courses may cover a wide variety of agricultural content including agronomy, animal science, agribusiness, and horticulture. Assignment will likely include teaching courses within the career academy centers and may also include alternative delivery methods and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community contract.

Sites include DeWitt, Clinton, and Regional Innovation Center in Eldridge

Required Qualification:

1. Possess a baccalaureate or graduate degree in the area or related area of study or occupational area in which the instructor teaches classes, or possess a baccalaureate degree in any area of study if at least 18 credit hours completed were in the CTE field of instruction in which the instructor teaches classes

2. Possess an associate degree in the CTE field of instruction in which the instructor is teaching, if such degree is considered terminal for that field of instruction, and have at least 3,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in the area taught or

3. Have special training and at least 6,000 hours of relevant tested work experience in the occupational area (or related area) in which the instructor teaches classes. If the instructor is a licensed practitioner who holds a career and technical endorsement under Iowa Code chapter 256, relevant work experience in the occupational area includes, but is not limited to, classroom instruction in a CTE subject area offered by a school district or accredited nonpublic school.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess a baccalaureate or graduate degree in the area or related area of study or occupational area in which the instructor teaches classes, or possess a baccalaureate degree in any area of study if at least 18 credit hours completed were in the CTE field of instruction in which the instructor teaches classes

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction

• Teaches courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery methods.
  
• Participates in the design of appropriate courses and programs of instruction. Utilizes appropriate process to maintain currency of curriculum and collaborates in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
  
• Demonstrates satisfactory preparation and meets with classes as scheduled.
  
• Demonstrates rapport with students.
  
• Solicits and uses student feedback in all classes to improve teaching and learning practices.
  
• Establishes a clear and accurate syllabus for each class. Posts syllabus in CANVAS . Communicates course objectives, instructional processes, evaluation policies and methods, and attendance policies to students.
  
• Evaluates and records student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provides feedback to students.
  
• Establishes and maintains appropriate office hours to assist students and provide feedback.
  
• Collaborates with support services to assist student success in the classroom and meets recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
  
• Monitors and communicates with students about academic progress. Collaborates with advising by monitoring student progress and referring at-risk students using early alert tools and/or other mechanisms. Maintains accurate attendance reports and delivers timely 4-week progress grades, midterm grades, and final grades.
  
• Participates in outcomes assessment measurements adopted by EICC . Plans and implements learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes. Analyzes results of planning and teaching and makes appropriate revisions.
  Involvement with the College and EICC District
  
• Serves on college and district committees, work groups, and task forces.
  
• Attends and participates in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings as appropriate.
  
• Assists college in the recruitment and retention of students.
  
• Serves as an active department team member.
  
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times.
  
• Supports the EICC mission, values and belief in high expectations and high aspirations.
  Professional Development
  
• Retains professional qualifications (including academic degrees and specialized certifications and licensures) that meet or exceed those required for the position.
  
• Actively maintains professional development activity and records in accordance with the guidelines of the Quality Faculty Plan.
  
• Participates in professional meetings and workshops, as appropriate.
  
• Participates in college/district professional development activities.
  
• Remains active and current in one's professional field/discipline.
  
• Remains current in pedagogical best practices.
  All other duties as assigned.

About Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges includes Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges. Stretched along the banks of the Mississippi River, the district covers all of Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott Counties, as well as parts of Cedar and Louisa Counties. The district regularly boasts fall enrollments of more than 7,000 students in both Associate in Arts / College Transfer programs as well as more than 30 Career Technology options.

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