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Job Ref:	443770806
Employer:	Ag Jobs
Company Name:	Yavapai College
Category:	Accounting - Finance Administrative Animal Health – Nutrition – Veterinary Aquaculture Banking - Financial Services Biotech – R&D – Science Greenhouse Human Resources Information Technology – IT Livestock Poultry Training – Education
Job Type:	Full Time
Specific Salary and/or Range:	$61,807.79 - $75,198.63 Annually
Location
Country:	United States
State:	Arizona
City:	Chino Valley
Zip Code:	86301
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Salary: $61,807.79 - $75,198.63 Annually Location : Chino Valley, AZ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024-00052 Department: Agriculture Program General Opening Date: 03/28/2024 Description of Position Reporting to the Associate Dean of Career & Technical Education at Chino Valley, the incumbent will teach discipline specific courses as needed, including general agriculture, aquaculture, animal care, animal behavior, and entomology. Incumbent will be responsible to manage the campus fish hatchery living laboratory. Instructional responsibilities will include course preparation and instruction; program and class recruitment; curriculum development; participation in the on-campus college community and continued professional growth activities; and creative program building based on needs assessment and in collaboration with other faculty. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which she/he is able to be credentialed. The successful faculty member recognizes that service to our students is our highest priority, and embraces their role in student success, recruitment, and retention. This includes being open to a variety of delivery methods and course design with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening, weekend classes and/or teaching at various College locations and/or in the high school/college dual enrollment programs. In addition, faculty should be open to both traditional (16 week) and compressed course design (i.e., 8 week classes). Faculty can expect to participate in innovative forms of assessment and should be willing to utilize OER when possible. In addition to a competitive salary for this 9-month position, we offer generous time off (including a two-week winter break and a one-week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), AZ state retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2 x basic salary and more. See the Benefits tab for more information. Terms of Teaching Assignment Include:* Meet and teach assigned class(es) in accordance with course outlines, including specified textbooks. A course outline is a district-approved document covering such items as course prefix, number, title, description, learning outcomes and content. Develop and submit to the division office a course syllabus and schedule of assignments based upon the approved college course outline prior to the start of class(es). A syllabus is a learning plan designed by the instructor to inform students about the learning outcomes, assessment requirements, grading criteria, attendance standards, instruction and institution policies, and support services. Promptly submit required rosters, grade reports, evaluations, and academic reports; retain student grade records for one calendar year. Follow the full-time faculty accepted standards as described in applicable administrative procedures which relate to satisfactory service and conduct becoming a faculty member. Attend required instructional related meetings such as orientation meetings, department or division meetings, and other meetings as required. Attend meetings and workshops as may be necessary to obtain or renew certification or essential licensure requirements. Document the completion of three (3) hours per semester of professional development activities related to the discipline area and student learning. Form and chair annual advisory boards to maintain academic compliance and to ensure the program remains current. Manage campus fish hatchery living laboratory. Other related duties as assigned. Minimum Expectations & Requirements Bachelor's degree in the discipline to be taught; OR Associate's degree in the discipline to be taught; AND Five (5) years recent work experience in the field to be taught Preferred Skills & Abilities Master's degree in the field to be taught. Community college teaching experience and/or secondary education teaching experience. Aquaculture experience. Experience with multi-media technology to enhance student learning. Experience with on-line instruction. Experience working with culturally diverse populations. Ability to teach other courses. Experience with software typical of an office suite. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the classroom is usually quiet while the noise level in the lab is typical of a greenhouse/hatchery environment. Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package: HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: College's partial payment of premiums toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by employees for themselves (and eligible dependents) Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress, family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at twice of the employee's annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan. Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children. Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability (replacement income insurance), and Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases) RETIREMENT BENEFITS Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution) Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees' contributions to designated tax-deferred annuities Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements LEAVE BENEFITS Sick Leave: 10 days sick leave annually. Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of personal business Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, Winter/year-end break (10 days), Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth. OTHER BENEFITS Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the employee's regular pay at the rate of $50 per month for employees testing at the Advanced Mid-level and $100 a month for employees testing at the Advanced High level. If you are interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing center. (Does not apply to Spanish Professors) Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff may enroll up to 6 hours; eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of course work without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market based additional fees Sabbatical: Faculty, professional and administrative staff may apply for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous service Professional Development Opportunities Additional Benefits and Services: Bookstore discount, local community discounts to faculty and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.

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