Instructor of Agriculture Equipment Technology (John Deere)
Arkansas State University-Beebe

Job Info

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Position Type:

Faculty

Job Title:

Instructor of Agriculture Equipment Technology (John Deere)

Classification Title:

Instructor

Campus Location:

ASU Beebe

Job Description:

Arkansas State University - Beebe, a two-year residential community college a part of the Arkansas State University System, invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Agriculture Equipment Technology, John Deere to teach in its new online John Deere program. The successful candidate will possess thorough knowledge of the discipline to share in the teaching of John Deere Equipment Maintenance courses to post-secondary students. Courses taught specific to John Deere tractors and implements include Controls, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Air Quality Systems, Power Trains, Harvesting Equipment, Diagnostics, and Engine Systems. The successful must embrace online education and Zoom technology as all courses will be delivered at a distance.

• Primarily teach online with in concert with face-to-face instruction
• Be proficient with CANVAS and Zoom technology to deliver online course content (training provided)
• Provide online/Zoom instruction on performing minor and major repairs on John Deere tractors and equipment
• Provide online/Zoom instruction on conducting regular preventative maintenance on John Deere tractors and equipment, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.
• Provide online/Zoom instruction to diagnose problems and trouble shoot repairs of John Deere tractors and equipment
• Work closely with John Deere corporate and dealerships at a distance to assist with laboratory instruction
• Ability to create lesson plans and program level outcomes and carry them out effectively as well as follow written curriculum
• Take daily attendance of students and record attendance
• Record grades and ability to assess student performance
• Cultivate relationships with the advisory committee membership to achieve department and college goals
• Achieve program recruitment goals to ensure a minimum annual program enrollment of at least 25 online John Deere students.
• Work closely with John Deere AG Tech Program Head to achieve recruitment and program goals
• Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the John Deere Agriculture Technology program
• Use Office 365 and other campus technology adequately and appropriately
• Maintain a safe learning environment in the lab/shop area
• Safely operate John Deere tractors and training aids
• Maintain annual John Deere University Continuing Education requirements
• Participate in John Deere Instructor Development Week as needed
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire for teaching online and engaging in students at a distance in an online environment.Required Qualifications:

Associate's Degree3 years of work experience in a John Deere Dealership.John Deere Core Certified (may be required to recertify)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree5-years work experience in a John Deere DealershipPost-secondary teaching or industry training experienceFamiliarity with John Deere Service Advisor 5 John Deere Core Certified

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$42,694

Stand:

continuously

Walk:

regularly

Sit:

occasionally

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel:

continuously

Reach with hands and arms:

continuously

Climb or balance:

regularly

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:

frequently

Talk or Hear:

continuously

Taste or smell:

frequently

Up to 10 pounds:

regularly

Up to 25 pounds:

frequently

Up to 50 pounds:

occasionally

Up to 100 pounds:

occasionally

Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.:

Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

Background Check Statement:

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements:

Criminal Background

ASU Beebe EEO Statement:

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number:

F1472014

Open Date:

09/01/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.

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