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Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor, Ag/Bioscience - PTT (2026-2027) Department Agriculture Location Lincoln Job Category Faculty Job Type Part-Time Temporary Posting Number 02284 Position End Date

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Dean, Associate Dean, TCA Director, and the Program Chair(s), the Adjunct Instructor position for the Ag – Bioscience Program at The Career Academy involves instructing students in a variety of Ag – Bioscience courses in a campus classroom, online/remote, hybrid, and/or off-campus setting. This is a part-time, temporary position and is part of a pooled adjunct faculty posting for the 2026–2027 academic year.

About the Career Academy

The Career Academy is a joint venture between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College. The goal of TCA is to provide academic and real-world experiences to high school juniors and seniors through high school and dual credit courses in 16 different career pathways.

Students attend TCA for two hours a day during the regular school year while taking their remaining courses back at their home high school. Transportation in the LPS district is provided, books are free, and tuition is free through scholarships or paid at a 50% discount to the regular SCC credit hour charge.

Expert instructors at TCA stretch the students while over 150 professionals in business and industry provide real-world connections. These 150+ professionals serve on pathway support teams that advise, mentor, judge, provide field trips, and sometimes even offer internships for students at TCA.

Upon completing courses at TCA, every student has four options as to the next steps they may take. These outcomes include:

1. Enhanced employment opportunities because of the skills they acquired at TCA
2. 2. Earned or be on the way to earning a certification if the field has one
3. 3. Continue on at SCC or another community college to complete their 2-year degree.
4. 4. Enroll in a four-year college by using those college credits that transfer.

Essential Functions

Provide Instruction in Assigned Subject Areas

1. Provide instruction to students according to the objectives of each course assigned.
2. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies in the classroom, online, hybrid, or lab setting that are appropriate to individual student needs and may include, but are not limited to, lectures, small groups, demonstrations, and computer-assisted instruction.

Provide For Student Evaluation and Record-keeping

1. Prepare and administer evaluation instruments and maintain accurate student records on attendance, achievement, and progress.
2. Assist in gathering and interpreting data for department assessment.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

1. Operate and utilize, as part of the teaching process, appropriate audiovisual equipment (e.g., multimedia workstation, document camera, smart board, online learning management system, etc.).
2. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
3. Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
4. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Current knowledge of and ability/skill to teach Ag – Bioscience courses.
2. Ability/skill to develop and incorporate a variety of engaged learning teaching strategies and techniques in the classroom and in online courses.
3. Ability/skill to relate to colleagues, staff, students, and supervisors of diverse backgrounds in a positive and cooperative manner.
4. Ability to devise and utilize appropriate evaluation methods for classroom use.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.
6. Ability to use basic computer skills.
7. Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.
8. The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Education, Agriculture, or a related field
2. Two (2) years of recent verifiable employment experience in Agronomy, Agriculture, or Agriculture Education

Desired Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Education, Agriculture, Education, or a related field
2. Experience with engaged learning lesson planning/delivery.
3. Experience teaching high school dual-credit courses.
4. Experience teaching at a community college.
5. Experience working with adult learners.
6. Experience working with diverse populations of students at various levels of language ability, skills, and learning abilities.

Salary

TBD

Benefits

Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.

Schedule

This is a part-time, temporary position with assignments based on program needs.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date 10/22/2026 Close Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Veterans Preference

This position is subject to Nebraska veterans preference. Preference may be available to qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses of veterans, and spouses of servicemembers as provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-225 through 48-231. Applicants who wish to claim veterans preference must indicate their claim on the employment application and provide the required documentation to Human Resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain in the open pool, and applicants will be contacted based on the department’s needs at the time of submission. If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3392.

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