Job Description

Title: Digital Agronomy/Farming Operations Technology Instructor

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Jackson

Department: Digital Agronomy

Campus Location: TCAT Jackson

• Possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to teach all areas of Farming Operations Technology.
• Commitment to remain current in the Digital Agronomy and Farming Operations field and maintain accreditation standards.
• Provide individualized classroom, lab, and field work instruction to postsecondary and secondary students to prepare them for employment in agricultural fields.
• Monitor, grade, and evaluate students’ progress and maintain student records.
• Assist in recruitment and placement of students.
• Maintain appropriate records and submit timely reports.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain good public relations with business and industry and develop and maintain an advisory group comprised of industry personnel for continued program improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or HiSET, technical diploma, or Associate Degree preferred in Agriculture, Education, or related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in an agricultural setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level a plus.
• Ability to interact with postsecondary and secondary students.
• Possess a strong technical background in precision agriculture, crop production, or livestock production.
• Knowledgeable of a variety of agricultural technologies including sensors, handhelds, drones, and comfortable working with industry-standard software.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment as required to teach relevant courses in the Farming Operations Technology curriculum.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
• Must show evidence of good character, mature attitude, and stable personality.
• Must possess a general knowledge of mechanical skills, general welding skills, basic electricity, and farm maintenance skills.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

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