Position: Agriculture Technology Instructor
Classification: Faculty

Department: Career and Technical

Report to: Dean of Career and Technical Education

General Job Summary:

The instructor is responsible for teaching a full-time assignment of classes on the Emmetsburg Campus as defined by the College. This may include teaching high school students enrolled in college courses. Must evaluate and report student performance and progress in assigned courses in accordance with College and division policies and procedures. Courses taught by the instructor will vary depending on education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, staff, and the community. Possess a commitment to a student-centered environment.

2. Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.

3. Present oneself in a classroom setting in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with program and College guidelines, policies, and practices

4. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.

5. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, staff, other agriculture personnel, administrators, and other contacts.

6. Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.

7. Possess strong human relations skills and the ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities.

8. Be a creative, energetic and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

9. Possess a working knowledge of personal computers, software, and educational media equipment.

10. Demonstrated capacity to plan, organize, implement and evaluate the management of the specific tracks in the farm enterprise.

11. Ability to articulate the teaching of classroom information with implementation in the agriculture area.

Special Demands:

Position involves sitting or standing most of the time in an office or classroom/laboratory setting. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking hearing, repetitive motions and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and carrying. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. May be required to travel between sites utilizing personal vehicle. Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Three years (6,000 hours) of recent, relevant experience in the field of instruction to be taught, or 3,000 hours of recent, relevant experience and possess an associate or bachelor's degree in the field of instruction. Working knowledge of livestock production or agribusiness is desired. Prior experience in an educational setting is preferred. Three years of experience in an agriculture-related occupation and bachelor's degree preferred. Preference given for teaching experience and a master's degree.

Salary: Commensurate with education and related experience for a 209-day contract.

Fringe Benefits: Paid sick leave and personal leave. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.

Application Process: The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

Employment Application form

Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)

A letter addressing your qualifications for the position

A resume

A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Beginning date - Fall, 2025. Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin July 21, 2025. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code **216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. ** 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. * 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C ** 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. * 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. * 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Trudy Ahrens, Equity & Title IX Coordinator, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334, 712-362-0433, tahrens@iowalakes.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

A formal discrimination complaint process is published in the Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and the Affirmative Action Plan of the College.