John Deere Technology Instructor
Mattoon, IL 
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Posted 25 days ago
Job Description
Description

Responsible for teaching classes within the John Deere Tech Program.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

  1. Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching/learning process and use a variety of teaching methods and strategies that reflect the varied learning styles and needs of students.
  2. Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President and follow course outlines approved by the Lake Land College Curriculum Committee.
  3. Update courses and develop the curriculum to meet ever-changing training and employment needs.
  4. Place value on student success recruitment and retention.
  5. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Director of Admission Services.
  6. Attend the division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty/administration meetings called by the administration.
  7. Participate in faculty and professional development activities.
  8. Be on campus in classrooms laboratories library or office for not less than thirty hours a week and maintain a schedule of at least three hours on campus or approved location each school day.
  9. Maintain at least five office hours per week as posted on the office door and as filed in administrative offices.
  10. Maintain current textbooks and submit textbook recommendations to the Division Chairman.
  11. Prepare annual budget requests of equipment supplies furniture and renovation needs to the Division Chairman.
  12. Cooperate in the promotion of extra curricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation.
  13. Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.
  14. Consider the general and special needs of the student.Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary and seek additional help from other college services.
  15. Advise students assigned by Lake Land College Student Services.
  16. Notify the Division Chairman in advance of absences allowing for appropriate class substitution.
  17. Work collaboratively with division and campus faculty.
  18. Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College.
  19. Serve as co-coordinator of the John Deere Tech curriculum and complete the Program's assessment results upon request of the Academic Vice President
  20. Collect and assess course and program data and report results in WEAVE each semester.
  21. Attend at least one John Deere training class per year presented at a John Deere Training Center.
  22. Serve as co-coordinator of the John Deere Tech curriculum and complete the program's assessment results upon requires of the Academic Vice President.
Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

  • Associate Degree required,Bachelors Degree preferred.

Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 2000 hours work experience in Ag Mechanics field.

Knowledge:
Documented current John Deere certifications in Service Advisor, Electrical Systems and Hydraulic Systems. Knowledge of GPS systems, precision technology components, hydraulics, electrical components, large displacement diesel engines, turf equipment and small engines, hay equipment, fuel systems, power trains, and harvesting, tillage, and planting equipment, John Deere Service Advisor software.

Skills:


Personal Requirements:
Open minded,innovative,enthusiastic,positive attitude,and adaptive to new teaching technologies.


Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
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