Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology Instructor

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

% of Time: Constant (67-100%)

1. Effectively organize, teach, and evaluate student performance and progress in assigned course offerings in accordance with established syllabi. Assignments may include various delivery formats, methods, work schedules, and locations.
2. Evaluate, report, and record student performance and progress according to College and division guidelines.
3. Maintain current course syllabi and provide student guides for all courses taught.
4. Design and implement teaching methodologies for classroom and laboratory activities, which will develop the competencies needed for individuals employed in farm equipment and diesel technology.

Frequent (34-66%)

1. Maintain established office hours.
2. Assist the departmental academic advisor to ensure student progress and make referrals, when deemed necessary, to other College personnel, such as the Dean of CTE, Education Counselor, Financial Aid, etc. for more specialized information and assistance.
3. Attend and serve on assigned and voluntary committees of the College.
4. Assist in the development of a marketing plan and actively recruit students to the Farm Equipment and Diesel Technology program in cooperation with the Admissions Office.
5. Assist in the development of new courses and revisions of existing courses in the Farm Equipment and Diesel Technology program area to ensure continued program growth and development.
6. Assist with maintaining a program advisory committee.
7. Responsible for proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
8. Arrange job training sites for student's practical experience and monitor progress.
9. Acquire and maintain appropriate certification, licensure, and/or specialized accreditation for the farm equipment and diesel technology program.
10. Assist with continuing education programming.

Occasional (10-33%)

1. Regularly engage in professional development activities and keep current with developing trends and ideas in the profession.
2. Assist in the process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classroom/laboratory use.
3. Assist in the program budget management process.
4. Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the College and community.
5. Encourage and foster student participation in professional organizations, College activities and student activities.
6. Serve as an advisor for the activities associated with the occupational section of the career and technical student organization.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, staff, and the community.
2. Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
3. Present oneself in a classroom setting in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with program and College guidelines, policies, and practices.
4. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
5. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, staff, administrators and other contacts.
6. Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.
7. Possess strong human relations skills and the ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities.
8. Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
9. Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.
10. Ability to operate tools and equipment unique to the farm equipment and diesel technology repair industry.

Special Demands

Position involves sitting or standing in an office or classroom setting. In a lab setting, which may include an actual construction site, the physical requirements of an auto mechanic are required. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and balancing, Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently, 50 pounds of force occasionally, and infrequently higher force. May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years (6,000 hours) of recent, relevant experience in the field of instruction to be taught, or 3,000 hours of recent, relevant experience and possess an associate or bachelor's degree in the field of instruction. Prior experience in an educational setting is beneficial.

Salary

Commensurate with education and related experience for a 209-day contract.

Fringe Benefits

Paid sick leave and personal leave. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.

Application Process

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin August 10, 2026. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.

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