College of Southern Maryland

Position Summary
Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The Agriculture & Allied Careers Instructor develops, updates, and delivers diverse agricultural environmental conservation and other related allied training courses and programs; including but not limited to food science/service, hospitality, horticulture, farm business/management and other related industries. The individual in this position is responsible for teaching and assessing the knowledge and demonstration of skills to students, and for reinforcing the development of positive work attitudes. Additionally, the Agriculture & Allied Careers Instructor develops coursework, processes, and services that prepare students for the agricultural and related allied professions workforce.

Reports to: Executive Director, Workforce Development

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College’s staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Develops, promotes, coordinates, and evaluates training courses and programs for the community at large, staff and faculty, and campus, Including certificate programs.
Develops and maintains quality standards for curriculum development.
Assists with program and service development as requested.
Follows the continuing education production timeline.
Ensures programs follow continuing education student outcomes procedures.
Coordinates the review and approval of books, supplies, and course materials with Program Coordinator to meet course objectives.
Demonstrates equipment operation in training labs.
Assists with maintenance of student files for each student to include required test results.
Follows FERPA guidelines in securing student files and personal information.
Assists with the development of instructional aides to be used to enhance student learning.
Evaluates student progress and makes decisions regarding student preparedness to perform skills.
Assists with identifying when additional staff is needed and assist in the hiring process of instructors and/or student assistants with appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Trains student/lab assistants; ensures appropriate staff development.
Maintains all training laboratory equipment, supplies, materials, and other required training Items.
Writing/updating syllabus with clear expectations and content delivery.
Assesses student learning, adjusting teaching modalities as needed.
Develops strategies in collaboration with coordinator to promote program in the Tri-County region.
Ensure that lab space and equipment are safe, sanitary, and adequate for activities.
Coordinate and network with appropriate community agencies/activities.
In cooperation with the coordinator, evaluates course pricing compared to local and state competitors. Make recommendations on pricing based on costing trends.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related work as required.
May serve on work groups, task forces and/or committees/councils as needed.
May attend related events as assigned.
Minimum Education and Training
Associate degree in environmental, plant sciences, or related agricultural field preferred, or 5+ years’ experience in environmental or agricultural field.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Evidence of excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required.
Demonstrated success in developing and managing partnerships.
Knowledge and experience in delivering education and training programs and events.
Evidence of strong leadership ability and customer service skills.
Strong Skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
Accuracy and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work ls light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

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