Beekeeping Instructor Adjunct (Part-time)

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for an adjunct instructor positionwhich will teach in our Beekeeping course. This course is anticipated to run year-long with a varying schedule. This part-time teaching assignment will offer flexibility and may include trainings and/or seminars in addition to the designated Beekeeping course.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per course basis. Courses are taught face-to-face in classroom lab or clinical settings; online; or a combination of online and face-to-face.

All CVTC instructors are required to meet with students and/or attend meetings on-site on a regular basis. This means that all instructors including online instructors must live within driving distance of CVTC campuses. Campuses are located in Chippewa Falls Eau Claire Menomonie Neillsville and River Falls Wisconsin.

CVTC adjunct instructors are dynamic partners for both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success models CVTC core abilities and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally an adjunct instructor will be hired to instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructors qualifications and availability.

• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of Beekeeping.
• Implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication growth-based feedback and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness personal accountability ethical behavior quality standards and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices acquiring relevant information using technology and other resources appropriately and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly concisely and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases adapt to different cultural situations and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic cultural socio-economic or educational backgrounds.
• Please view theAdjunct Instructor Position Description for additional roles and responsibilities of adjunct instructors at CVTC.

• Bachelors degree in a related field;associates degree may be considered based on other qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of current experience working with bees.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) and/or other job specific licensing standards.

In evaluating candidates for this position the College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

As an equal opportunity/access employer and educator CVTC is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies laws or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance operational integrity and alignment with the Colleges strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty staff administration students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students such as computer repair automotive repair Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the colleges non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau Vice President of Talent & Culture 620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701 WI Relay: 711