Agriculture Instructor
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA 50401, USA
Published 5 days ago
Education / Training
Full time
AGRICULTURE INSTRUCTOR
CATEGORY/LEVEL: Faculty (9-monthcontract)
BASIC FUNCTION: Theinstructor is responsible for delivering agriculture and agronomy instruction,facilitating student learning and success, and developing curriculum andstrategies that address the needs of students, industry partners, and theagricultural community. Instruction will be delivered across multiplemodalities and pedagogical approaches, including classroom-based instructionand experiential, hands-on learning opportunities. In consultation with theDean, the instructor will oversee farm lab crop activities, ensuring effectivesupport for daily operations. The instructor will engage in agriculture andagronomy initiatives, including community outreach, student recruitment, andindustry partnerships.
START DATE: August 2026
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary based on education and experience. Benefitspackage includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield major medical health insurance; eyecare, dental, life and disability insurance; paid sick leave and personal days;a choice of IPERS or TIAA retirement plans, and a variety of additionaloptional benefits.
REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Agronomyemphasis preferred. Previous collegiate teaching experience, includingdemonstrated effectiveness in student engagement, curriculum development, and assessmentof learning outcomes with a commitment to the comprehensive community collegephilosophy also preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Teaching & Program Development - Plan, deliver, and assess instruction across various formats (in-person, online, hybrid, and off-campus). Develop and update curricula, select textbooks, track assessment data, and ensure alignment with industry standards. Engage in continuous professional development and participate in institutional and academic affairs. May be assigned to teach other courses for which qualifications are met.
• Student Engagement & Support - Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students in person or online. Create a supportive learning environment and promote student success through clear communication and effective instructional strategies. Support student organizations and activities.
• Program Promotion & Outreach - Actively participate in student recruitment and retention efforts, contribute to marketing initiatives, and cultivate relationships with industry and educational partners, high schools, and the community.
• Professionalism & Communication - Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Farm Lab Management - Oversee farm lab operations, including planting, scouting, fertilization, pest control, harvest, and marketing. Supervise work-study students and lab assistants.
• Physical & Travel Requirements - Work in indoor/outdoor settings, operate farm equipment as needed, and travel for outreach, recruitment, and off-campus instruction.
Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.
NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures, including the faculty agreement. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect; therefore, all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
06/2026
CATEGORY/LEVEL: Faculty (9-monthcontract)
BASIC FUNCTION: Theinstructor is responsible for delivering agriculture and agronomy instruction,facilitating student learning and success, and developing curriculum andstrategies that address the needs of students, industry partners, and theagricultural community. Instruction will be delivered across multiplemodalities and pedagogical approaches, including classroom-based instructionand experiential, hands-on learning opportunities. In consultation with theDean, the instructor will oversee farm lab crop activities, ensuring effectivesupport for daily operations. The instructor will engage in agriculture andagronomy initiatives, including community outreach, student recruitment, andindustry partnerships.
START DATE: August 2026
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary based on education and experience. Benefitspackage includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield major medical health insurance; eyecare, dental, life and disability insurance; paid sick leave and personal days;a choice of IPERS or TIAA retirement plans, and a variety of additionaloptional benefits.
REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Agronomyemphasis preferred. Previous collegiate teaching experience, includingdemonstrated effectiveness in student engagement, curriculum development, and assessmentof learning outcomes with a commitment to the comprehensive community collegephilosophy also preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Teaching & Program Development - Plan, deliver, and assess instruction across various formats (in-person, online, hybrid, and off-campus). Develop and update curricula, select textbooks, track assessment data, and ensure alignment with industry standards. Engage in continuous professional development and participate in institutional and academic affairs. May be assigned to teach other courses for which qualifications are met.
• Student Engagement & Support - Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students in person or online. Create a supportive learning environment and promote student success through clear communication and effective instructional strategies. Support student organizations and activities.
• Program Promotion & Outreach - Actively participate in student recruitment and retention efforts, contribute to marketing initiatives, and cultivate relationships with industry and educational partners, high schools, and the community.
• Professionalism & Communication - Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Farm Lab Management - Oversee farm lab operations, including planting, scouting, fertilization, pest control, harvest, and marketing. Supervise work-study students and lab assistants.
• Physical & Travel Requirements - Work in indoor/outdoor settings, operate farm equipment as needed, and travel for outreach, recruitment, and off-campus instruction.
Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.
NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures, including the faculty agreement. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect; therefore, all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
06/2026