Job Description

This is a full-time, tenure-track Faculty position, responsible for program development and
teaching first and second year courses in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Instruction will
include classroom lecture, lab, and field trips. Classes may be delivered in-person or virtually.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Agriculture Business, Range Science, Crop Science, Soil Science or
related field, plus three years of directly related work experience. Employee must be
willing and able to conduct routine field trips. Demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively in oral and in written form with diverse students, staff, and community
members.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• One or more years of teaching experience in a community college or lower division
courses at a university. Multilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with supporting Instruction with Canvas
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must have or be able to obtain prior to start of employment a Private Pesticide
Applicator license (not state specific) and valid driver’s license in order to conduct
field trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Commitment to professional development activities that promote equitable outcomes
for students and campus-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
• Provide classroom and/or online instruction in Forage Production, Crop Science,
Soils, Technology in Ag and Natural Resources, Range Management, Precision
application, Applied Botany, Applied GPS, Applied GIS or others depending upon
experience.

Create a safe learning environment for students using innovative, effective, inclusive,
and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance
student success.
• Familiar with common Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle
etc.)
• Develop and implement formative assessments and use the results to improve
teaching and student learning at the course and program levels.
• Develop and implement quarterly General Education (ILO) Assessments related to Ag
coursework.
• Incorporate current educational theories, research, and assessment outcomes
strategies into courses and programs to improve student outcomes. Select
appropriate texts, software, and supplemental materials.
• Evaluate and document student progress; keep students apprised of progress in a
timely manner.
• Coordinate / conduct experiential learning opportunities (e.g., field trips to
agricultural sites, soil test labs, Oregon State University Experiment Station,
agricultural businesses, etc.).
• Participate in / organize co-curricular activities such as CTE Student Organizations
(e.g., Ag Ambassador Club, High School FFA contests); career exploration events
(e.g., CTE Open House, Explore Your Future); and other co-curricular events (e.g.,
FFA, Envirothon, Range Club).
• Participate in Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisory Committee meetings.
Participate as a member of working committees dealing with instruction, student
matters, and/or college-related concerns. Participate in departmental meetings, inservice training and activities, and other required training.
• Collaborate with high school and university instructors to align and articulate
curriculum and develop career pathways for students.
• Actively participate as college and career advisor for Agriculture and Natural
Resource students.
• Assist in college, divisional, departmental, or programmatic efforts to improve
student retention and success.
• Maintain office hours sufficient to meet the needs of students for consultation and
advisement: Minimum five hours per week.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve teaching and learning,
with an emphasis on improving achievement outcomes for historically underserved
student populations.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural (including
traditional, non-traditional and international students) and socio-economic
backgrounds.

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