<p>Advertised Position Title:</p> <p>Instructor, John Deere</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Article 7 of the OFA Contract </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Candidates should knowledge of vehicle electronics, fluid power, mechanics, diesel engine repair, service concepts, refrigeration, as they pertain to the agricultural industry.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be capable of teaching and mentoring individuals according to the standards defined by the John Deere Technology program and as administered through Owens State Community college. Skills include but are not limited to maintenance and repair of agricultural and medium duty equipment used in the agricultural environment including but not limited to tractors, combines, and their associated implements.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to organize facts and materials for presentations, capability to make quick decisions under pressure, ability to manage several projects at once, ability to mentor and objectively analyze the student and their experiences both in the classroom and in the lab. Ability to keep control of the class and direct them. Ability to remain focused on tasks and keep a neat orderly environment. Ability to keep up to date on new technologies and certifications per the requirements of the colleges stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Individual must be able to work within a team environment yet be capable of taking control of his/her own classroom situation. Must be professional, honest, motivated and desire to promote the college mission and vision. Moreover, the individual must have the student's best interest in mind when making decisions about the class and the individual. Foremost the individual must be committed to the program and its success.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Associate degree or two-year technical certificate</p> </li><li> <p>The successful candidate will have experiencing working in or with John Deere in the service environment and be certified in the core areas or capable of achieving core certification through John Deere's certification process. Candidate will possess experience with AMS, electrical, mechanical, fluid power, refrigeration, and diesel engine repair - preferably from the agricultural industry - 5 years minimum.</p> </li><li> <p>State issued drivers license</p> </li></ul> <p>Union Position:</p> <p>Owens Faculty Association</p> <p>Job Classification:</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Duty Days:</p> <p>173 Days</p> <p>Work Schedule:</p> <p>TBD</p> <p>Grant Funded Position:</p> <p>No - Not Grant Funded</p> <p>FLSA Status:</p> <p>United States of America (Exempt)</p> <p>Pay Basis:</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>Hiring Range</p> <p>$50,000.00</p> <p>Retirement System:</p> <p>STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)</p>