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VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.

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Requisition Number 2024067F Position Title Part-Time Faculty - Agricultural Sciences (Ag Business) Salary Range per PT faculty salary schedule DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 03/10/2025 Campus Brenham, Bryan, Schulenburg, Sealy, RELLIS Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours Teaches courses as assigned. Position Summary Information

Objective To assist the Blinn College Agricultural Science Division with the administration, teaching, lab preparation and safety procedures. Essential Duties Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Works outside classroom hours with departmental extracurricular activities as available hours exist. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field(s) or closely related field Preferred Experience and Training Community college teaching experienced desirable as well as experience using online learning systems as a supplement to face-to-face classes.

Seeking qualified applicants with interest in teaching the following areas:
• Agricultural Marketing
• Agriculture Economics
• Computers on Agriculture Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field(s) or closely related field Special Notes To Applicants Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12198 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Agricultural Sciences or related fields? Yes No * Describe how your previous experience has prepared you for this position.

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* What is your area of interest and/or specialization in Agriculture?

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* Please describe your teaching experience including courses taught and modality (online-face-to-face, hybrid).

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* How many years of full-time teaching experience in higher education do you have? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5+ years * What is your teaching philosophy?

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* Tell us about your conflict resolution skills and provide us with a real life example.

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* Please tell us when you are available to teach. Mornings, Afternoons or Evening.

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* At which campus (Brenham, Bryan, Rellis, Sealy or Schulenberg) are you most interested in teaching? *Please note teaching assignments may be at one or more than one campus location.

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* The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require that all faculty have "at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Masters degree or higher. Please list the graduate course title and course number that make up your 18 graduate hours in your teaching field. (Education courses do not satisfy this requirement.).

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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

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* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No * Are you currently teaching for another higher education institution? If so, please list the institutions in which you are currently employed.

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Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Optional Documents Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)