Job description

POSITION: Agriculture Faculty

REPORTS TO: Dean of Academics

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Agriculture Faculty member is a full-time instructor responsible for teaching courses in agricultural education, production, and management at Lamar Community College. The position carries a 15-credit-hour teaching load each semester and may include day, evening, weekend, and off-campus classes. In addition to teaching, the faculty member supports student success through advising, maintaining office hours, and participating in recruitment efforts. The role also includes involvement in curriculum development, program review, assessment, and departmental planning. Faculty are expected to collaborate with colleagues, serve on college and advisory committees, and engage in professional development and community activities that support the Agriculture Department and the mission of the College.

Lamar Community College is seeking a full-time Agriculture Faculty (166 day contract).This position requires broad teaching responsibilities in agricultural education, production, and management. Other responsibilities are: instructional leadership, planning, coordination, committee work, student advising, and all aspects of the Agriculture Department course offerings at Lamar Community College.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach a 15-credit hour load each semester including various courses in agricultural education.
2. Assist in program development and other division tasks.
3. Participate in curriculum review and program/course evaluation and assessment.
4. Maintain currency in subject areas.
5. Use effective teaching/learning strategies.
6. Work cooperatively with other department members and the Dean of Academic Services to develop and maintain quality instruction.
7. Use of online course support is expected.
8. Assignment may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and off-campus classes.
9. Instructor is expected to maintain regular office hours.
10. Assist and advise students.
11. Develop a recruitment plan.
12. Participate in department activities.
13. Serve on appropriate college committees, including Faculty Senate committees, Agriculture Advisory Board, and other campus committees.
14. Participate in professional and community activities.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Previous teaching experience with preference for college-level teaching and broad teaching competency.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, economic, educational, gender, and/or disability backgrounds.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Agriculture or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution to teach Guaranteed Transfers.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and utilize a variety of teaching modalities, such as cooperative/collaborative activities, problem-based learning, and teaching to multiple intelligences.
• Knowledge of students served at community colleges and the interrelationship of critical thinking, reading, and writing, as well as the skills to match learners, technologies, and instructional support.
• Demonstrated ability to aid and guidance to students having a great range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in developing academic programs that focus on student learning and promote student persistence and retention.
• Demonstrated involvement with the greater community and ability to develop academic offerings of public interest.
• Ability to initiate, execute, and follow up on projects, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING A COLORADO CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHING CREDENTIAL
Demonstrate adequate occupational experienceby documenting 2,000 hours verified, paid or unpaid occupational experience in the credential area within the last 7 years. Applicant may use Teaching Experience for occupational experience if they have a related degree, correct number of occupational hours but the hours are older than 7 years AND they have been teaching in the content area. Three years full time teaching can substitute for the recent occupational hours provided the hours can be documented at some point in the career.

*Consideration will also be given to applicants who complete their Master’s degree by August 1st, 2026.

SALARY RANGE

$40,000.00 – $42,000.00.

Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and market competitiveness, while maintaining internal equity.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous annual leave, sick and holiday benefits are also included.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• LCC participates in E-Verify.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

ABOUT LCC
We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

LCC VISION
“Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity.”

LCC CORE VALUES
Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency’s Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Audrey Rodriguez at 719-336-1572 or [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or [email protected]

Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or [email protected]

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Audrey Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources at Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or [email protected]

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:

• Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements
• Current Résumé
• Contact information for three (3) professional references, to include one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague.

Official Transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to [email protected].

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at (719) 336-1572 or [email protected].

By submitting an application for this position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Applicants further acknowledge that any omissions, misrepresentations, or false information-whether intentional or unintentional-may result in disqualification from consideration, disciplinary action, termination of employment, and/or legal action as permitted by law.