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Instructor of Agriculture Equipment Technology (John Deere)

Employer
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Location
ASU Beebe

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Job Details

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Title:

Instructor of Agriculture Equipment Technology (John Deere)

Classification Title:

Twelve Month Faculty

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 to teach in its John Deere program. We are seeking an educator/trainer who possess thorough knowledge in one of the following areas: Agriculture Education, Agriculture Technology, Industrial Arts, Automotive/Diesel Engine Technology, Military Maintenance or other maintenance/technology disciplines. This person will share in the teaching of John Deere Equipment Maintenance courses to post-secondary students. The successful must embrace online education and Zoom technology.

The individual hired will:

  • Teach face-to-face and online.
  • Be proficient with Canvas and Zoom technology to deliver online course content (training provided).
  • Provide face-to-face and online/zoom instruction on performing minor and major repairs on John Deere tractors and equipment.
  • Provide face-to-face and online/zoom instruction on conducting regular preventative maintenance on John Deere tractors and equipment.
  • Provide face-to-face and 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.
  • Work closely with John Deere AG Tech Program Head to achieve recruitment and program goals.
  • 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree
  • K-12 teaching or Post-secondary teaching or Industry Trainer or Military Trainer experience
  • Aptitude in mechanical repair

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • K-12 teaching or Post-secondary teaching or Industry trainer or Military Trainer experience
  • Familiarity with John Deere Service Advisor 5 (will train)
  • John Deere Core Certified (willingness to earn)

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$51,233

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:

F1832014

Open Date:

11/18/2022

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.
Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

Organization

Working at Arkansas State University-Beebe

Arkansas State University-Beebe is an operationally separate, two-year institution of the Arkansas State University System.  With campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and Little Rock Air Force Base, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit training for business and industry.  The Beebe campus also collaborates with Arkansas State, a four-year university in Jonesboro, to offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees on the Beebe campus.  Courses are also offered at additional locations within our service area, and many courses are taught in locations convenient to business and industry. 

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