Location: Moorhead, MN
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Unlimited
Job Description: Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time Farm Business Management Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching, who desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Northland are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds amongst its administrators, faculty, and staff. Examples of Duties: Deliver instruction using a variety of methods including on-site, online and/or hybrid-blended for a wide range of students, including traditional, developmental, adult, concurrent enrollment and English-language learners. Conduct classroom and lab assessment/evaluation activities. Mentor and advise students. Maintain consistent communication with students through office hours, email, and telephone. Plan, develop, and deliver curriculum. Participate in committee assignments and college-wide initiatives. Support the mission, vision, and core values of Northland Community and Technical College. Engage in professional development activities. Promote diversity and cultural competency. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agriculture education, business, finance, economics or accounting. Occupational Experience Requirement Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in agricultural operations, agricultural finance, or agribusiness. Recency Requirement One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of two years' experience teaching. Coursework in teaching pedagogies and preparation in principled and methods of evaluation. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population. Be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students. Other Requirements: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
About: Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Benefits Info: Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: Retirement plan Training and professional development Paid sick and personal leave Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at Desired Start Date: 07/11/2024
About Northland Community & Technical College
Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college offering 80+ program options in high-demand fields including; Aerospace, Agriculture, Automotive & Transportation, Building Trades, Business & Marketing, Education, Health & Human Services, Information Technology, Law & Public Safety, Manufacturing and more! Northland also has a liberal arts & transfer program which offers students the first two years of a bachelor's degree.Mission Statement:Northland is an innovative leader in higher education, preparing all learners with work and life skills that advance personal well-being and regional prosperity.Values:- Meet students where they are- Focus on student success- Provide a high-value learning experience- Work collaboratively and build relationships- Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion- Promote global competency- Encourage innovation and creativity- Pursue quality and continuous improvement- Meet community and workforce needs- Practice responsible financial stewardship
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