Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Farm Business Management
Working Title
Farm Business Management Faculty - Adams
Hire Type
Faculty
Division
Riverland Community College
Department
Academic Affairs
Unit
Ag, Trades, Tech
Location
Adams, MN
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
Varies
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
171 days during academic year utilizing an alternate calendar.
Instructors have flexibility to conduct some meetings with their students online, through virtual meetings, or at the instructor’s office.
Instructors have flexibility to conduct some meetings with their students online, through virtual meetings, or at the instructor’s office.
Posting Details
Riverland Community College welcomes applications for the Unlimited Full Time position of Farm Business Management Instructor for the Adams service area. We are committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Salary Minimum
Based on Qualifications
Salary Maximum
MSCF Contract - Article 13 https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
210, MSCF
Job Description
Instructors in Minnesota’s Farm Business Management Education Programs deliver the program using a variety of methods. The primary delivery method is through individualized instruction at the student’s business. Instructors meet with the students on a regular basis to evaluate the business and develop individual educational plans. Instruction is also delivered in the traditional classroom, small group meetings, field trips, online and tours.
Farm Business Management Instructors are responsible for selling credit courses to existing and new customers. Through increased sales, the instructor has increased earning potential above the guaranteed base salary. Compensation depending on experience and student enrollment (credits sold).
Farm Business Management Instructors are responsible for selling credit courses to existing and new customers. Through increased sales, the instructor has increased earning potential above the guaranteed base salary. Compensation depending on experience and student enrollment (credits sold).
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agriculture education, business, finance, economics or accounting.
- Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in agricultural operations, agricultural finance, or agribusiness.
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in related field (Agriculture Sciences, Ag Education, Business, Economics, Finance)
Master’s degree in related field (Agriculture Sciences, Ag Education, Business, Economics, Finance)
- Experience working with a diverse student population.
- Experience in developing and delivering educational programs on-line and in person.
- Experience in crop and livestock farm management.
- Background in farm business management or a related business providing client financial consultation.
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
Other Requirements
About
Riverland Community College, recognized as one of Southern Minnesota’s 2021 Best Places to Work , provides a rewarding career that cultivates student growth through service, collaboration, innovation and respect.
You will thrive in a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions, open communication and a commitment to employee satisfaction and engagement.
All employees are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
Riverland Community College takes pride in offering student-centered education with small class sizes, personal instruction and hands-on learning. Our college serves approximately 9,000 students annually through credit and non-credit courses.
With campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, our college offers associate degrees in more than 50 career programs, and liberal arts and sciences.
Our southern Minnesota region offers excellent public and parochial education systems, exciting and diverse recreational activities for all seasons and upscale communities to further enhance your qualify of life.
To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State, visit www.riverland.edu or www.minnstate.edu.
You will thrive in a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions, open communication and a commitment to employee satisfaction and engagement.
All employees are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
Riverland Community College takes pride in offering student-centered education with small class sizes, personal instruction and hands-on learning. Our college serves approximately 9,000 students annually through credit and non-credit courses.
With campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, our college offers associate degrees in more than 50 career programs, and liberal arts and sciences.
Our southern Minnesota region offers excellent public and parochial education systems, exciting and diverse recreational activities for all seasons and upscale communities to further enhance your qualify of life.
To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State, visit www.riverland.edu or www.minnstate.edu.
Benefits Info
Benefits Info:
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, and life insurance, a robust retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, and professional development funds, among a variety of other benefits.
This position is covered under the MSCF Collective Bargaining Agreement. View union contract here: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html.
For additional information on benefits, review the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website: www.mn.gov/mmb/segip/
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, and life insurance, a robust retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, and professional development funds, among a variety of other benefits.
This position is covered under the MSCF Collective Bargaining Agreement. View union contract here: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html.
For additional information on benefits, review the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website: www.mn.gov/mmb/segip/
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F111P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
06/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/10/2023
Close Date
05/01/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Position is open until filled. The following materials will need to be uploaded and attached to the online application: • Letter of interest/cover letter; • Curriculum vitae (or resume); • College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)
Posting Contact
Debbie Johnson, HR Business Partner, debbie.johnson@riverland.edu or 507-433-0510
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please email hr@riverland.edu and indicate what assistance is needed.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please email hr@riverland.edu and indicate what assistance is needed.
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