RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions –

• Instruct courses in Agriculture and Agriculture related fields.  Use of online course support is expected and teaching assignments may include occasional evening courses or online courses.
• Coach the HutchCC livestock judging team.
• Recruit students for all Agriculture programs through high school visits, career fairs, trade shows, livestock judging camps, livestock shows and youth events.
• Actively be visible at livestock events and maintain a positive presence to stakeholders, alumni, and potential recruits of the college.
• Complete required advising training and advise Agriculture students.
• Serve as co-sponsor for Agriculture student’s organizations including Block and Bridle and Collegiate Farm Bureau.
• Supervise the Assistant Livestock Judging Coach.
• Coordinate activities such as the annual Agriculture Banquet, HutchCC Livestock Judging Classic, Kansas Beef Expo Judging Contest, Kansas State Fair, livestock shows and sales and student fundraising efforts.
• Maintain the HutchCC Livestock Judging Facebook page.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the department.
• Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position
• Comply with HutchCC policies, practices, and procedures.

Secondary Functions–

• Participate in department activities and on campus committees.
• Participate, as possible, in professional development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the department chairperson or vice president of academic affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture Education or related field required.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience teaching technical/vocational courses in Agriculture is preferred.
• Experience with competitive livestock judging and knowledge of collegiate livestock judging rules preferred.
• Willingness to travel, primarily weekends, with the judging team.
• Experience with recruiting is preferred.
• The ability and willingness to teach via alternative delivery systems including interactive television, internet, and/or other distance education modes.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
• Basic computer skills, inclusive of familiarity with MS Office Suite and website production.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with many people.
• The ability to relate with students personally while maintaining professional relationships.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license required.
• Physical requirements include excellent verbal and written communication skills.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is determined by the 2025-26 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), plus 40 additional days for a total of 210 workdays per contract; due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt.  For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you can visit the following address:  http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

APPLICATION:

Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date: July 2026