Agriculture Instructor/Meats Judging Coach

Fort Scott Community College • fortscott.edu

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
RESPONSIBLE TO: JOB TITLE: Agriculture Instructor/Meats Judging Coach AgricultureVP of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development
MONTHS PER YEAR: 11 HOURS PER WEEK: Exempt UPDATED: 4/2024
CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in an agriculture or related field within two years of hire date.
Experience teaching technical/vocational courses in agriculture preferred.
The ability and willingness to teach via alternative delivery systems including interactivetelevision, internet, and/or other distance education modes.
Knowledge of the agriculture industry.
Competitive meats judging experience and knowledge of collegiate meats judging rules preferred.
Willingness to travel, primarily weekends, with the judging team.
Experience with recruiting preferred.
Strong classroom instruction skills; strong self-motivation; excellent time management andorganizational skills.
Basic computer skills inclusive of familiarity with MS Office Suite.
The ability to develop and maintain effective professional work relationships with a variety ofpeople.
The ability to relate with students personally while maintaining professional relationships.
Valid driver's license required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and implement classroom instruction; teach 24 credit hours per year.
Coach the Meats Judging Team.
Recruit students interested in majoring in agriculture.
Coordinate fundraising for Meats Judging Booster Club account.
Assist with the coordination of the Ag Barn.
Assist with the coordination of the Aggie Day.
Serve as an ambassador for FSCC and its programs.
Develop strong community relations.

Benefits Information

KPERS, paid sick leave, paid personal time, BCBS Health, Delta Dental, Surency Vision

Salary Information

Dependent upon salary schedule placement

Employer Information

Fort Scott Community College was founded in 1919 and is the oldest community college in Kansas' system of community colleges.  Continuing its 95-year tradition of excellence, FSCC was named a Top Ten Community College by SmartAsset, a personal-financial advice platform, in September of 2014.  FSCC was ranked #9 out of more than 700 colleges on the basis of its low tuition cost, its high graduation/transfer rate and the high average starting salary of its graduates.

The college serves approximately 3,400 students (FTE: 1,497) on the main campus in Fort Scott and its satellite locations in Paola, Kansas; Frontenac, Kansas; and Pittsburg, Kansas.  The college offers Associate Degrees in Arts, Science, General Studies, and Applied Studies.  FSCC also offers multiple certificate programs in business, cosmetology, construction trades and healthcare.  Of particular interest are the college's regionally unique programs in environmental water technology; truck driving; a John Deere sponsored agriculture technology program; and a Harley-Davidson sponsored program in motorcycle maintenance.

Athletic highlights from the past year include Region VI and KJCCC DII Men's Basketball Championships, National Intercollegiate Rodeo Coach of the Year, a volleyball team on the Divsion II NJCAA national polls and fielding the number one running back in the NJCAA.

The main FSCC campus is located in historic Fort Scott, Kansas (population: 8,087) approximately two hours south of Kansas City on the border between Kansas and Missouri.  The campus features two fishing lakes, a restored one-room schoolhouse and the Gordon Parks Museum.  The city of Fort Scott is home to the Fort Scott National Historic Site, several museums and easy access to several recreational areas such as Gunn Park, the Woodland Hills Golf Course and Lake Fort Scott.

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Job Contact Address

2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701

Job Start Date

July-15-2024

Applications Due By

April-5-2024

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