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Adjunct Instructor, John Deere Tech - PTT

Southeast Community College (Lincoln, NE)

Lincoln, NE

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Academic Advice, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Communication Skills, Course Development, Diversity, Driver's License, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Funding, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Engineering, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, John Deere Equipment, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Testing, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Operational Strategy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product/Service Launch, Record Keeping, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Safety Standards, Secondary School, Teach Graduate Students, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Travel Planning, University/School Policies, Vehicle Driving, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
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Lincoln, NE
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Position Information

Position Title
Adjunct Instructor, John Deere Tech - (2025-2026) - PTT

Department
John Deere

Location
Milford

Job Category
Faculty

Job Type
PT

Posting Number
01202

Position End Date

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position

The Adjunct Instructor, John Deere Ag Tech is responsible for instructing students in various John Deere Ag Tech courses (as needed), developing and updating the courses taught in a classroom/laboratory environment, and may also include coordination of the cooperative education. Teaching assignments for this position include but are not limited to, theory, testing, diagnosing, and service procedures on current John Deere Ag and Turf equipment. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of lab equipment, advising students, and working with program and college committees. This is a part-time temporary position.

Essential Functions

Provide student instruction in program courses as assigned.
Provide instruction to a diverse student population in the John Deere Tech program on basic to advanced systems and diagnosis, may also include Safety Hazard Communication Standard, Hazard Communication Right to Know, theory, testing, diagnosis, and service procedures that include, but not limited to, John Deere Fundamentals; John Deere Heating/Air Conditioning; John Deere Electrical/Electronic Systems & Components; John Deere Engines; John Deere Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Systems & Components; John Deere Power Train Systems & Components; John Deere Diesel & Gasoline Fuel Systems & Components; John Deere Seeding & Planting, Harvesting, Tillage and Precision Agriculture Equipment.
Develop new courses and update existing courses as required to keep the John Deere Tech program current with industry standards and processes. New course development includes writing course objectives: develop syllabi: developing handouts, lab sheets, tests and researching John Deere training manuals, tech manuals, operation and test manuals, and repair manuals to insure that the course is current.
Maintain and upgrade the John Deere Tech program classroom/laboratory instructional facilities and equipment. Responsible for maintenance of all instructional facilities and equipment and to insure that it is maintained in a safe and proper working order for student use.
Complete and maintain program and student records. Responsible for maintaining permanent student records on courses taught, and following and enforcing college policies regarding attendance policy, grading policy, and student achievement.
Maintain inventory records of all program and John Deere training equipment for the assigned laboratory areas.
Maintain technical competency in teaching area. Required to stay technically competent in all areas of teaching responsibilities. These requirements include: attending John Deere systems schools, John Deere new products introductions, John Deere Training Center classes for his/her teaching category, attend teaching technique courses and participate in John Deere product certification and path finder programs to meet minimum program standards required by John Deere Company and Southeast Community College.

Participate in college and Transportation Division activities and committees. Will attend, participate and support all program activities (i.e. advisory committee meetings, division meetings, John Deere Tech sponsoring dealer meetings, John Deere Tech Graduation recognition dinners, etc., and college activities and committees as required including recruiting visitation with John Deere dealerships at their local high schools.)

Serve as program advisor to assigned students. Will advise students on academic standing, support and explain college policies and procedures with students, and complete records, forms, etc. as necessary for proper student articulation and program operation.

Perform other college and program duties as assigned. Perform college and program related duties as assigned. This will include, but not limited to, substitute teaching as required, advise Division Dean/Associate Dean/Program Director as requested, support and promote the college, the John Deere Tech program, support student recruitment, assist in the security of all College, Tech program, and John Deere materials and equipment, and assist in supervising student help.

Individualized Development Plan (New Instructors) Each new instructor will develop an individualized development plan in cooperation with the Associate Dean. Faculty should work with their immediate supervisor to develop an annual plan of professional development and improvement.

Promote/Support Diversity
Promote and support the College's diversity goals; promote/support Access, Fair Employment, EEO, Equity, and Diversity programs and initiatives.

Promote and support the College's organizational environment goals. Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

Marginal Functions

1. Serve as a technical advisor from the John Deere Tech program for assisting other programs at the college.
2. Provide assistance to other college divisions/programs/departments as required to ensure college policies and procedures are followed.
3. Teach evening or off campus aftermarket classes for specific training request.
4. Perform other related duties within division/program as assigned.
5. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
6. Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
7. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Possess current in-depth knowledge and experience in the diesel field preferably with John Deere equipment and requiring heating/air conditioning; electrical/electronic systems & components; engines; hydraulic/hydrostatic systems & components; power train systems & components; diesel & gasoline fuel systems & components; and seeding & planting, harvesting, tillage and precision agriculture equipment.
2. Ability and experience in the safe operation and maintenance of engine diagnostic and service equipment, hand and power tools, hoist, jacks, electrical/electronic, hydraulic, and air conditioning systems diagnostic equipment as applicable to current John Deere products.
3. Minimum of Two years current work experience in the diesel ag field (related to instruction assignment) of the John Deere Tech program.
4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication competencies necessary to conduct classroom and laboratory instruction in working with a diverse student population.
5. Knowledge and skill in using personal computers working with word processing.
6. Possess a working knowledge of the Hazard Communication Standard/Hazard and Chemical Right to know laws and regulations.
7. Ability to organize and present course material in a logical and timely manner using effective communications skills.
8. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with students and college staff in all types of working relationships.
9. Be able to maintain a classroom/laboratory environment that is conducive to learning including maintaining proper classroom order. 10. Prepare test and quizzes that are pertinent to the lectures delivered, laboratory experiences provided and present them on a regular basis. Evaluate and return tests, quizzes and other assigned work within a short period of time to keep students informed of their progress.
11. Be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (one to three hours) when supervising lab work and during class times (one to three hours).
12. Be able to lift from floor to five feet high equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
13. Ability and experience in the safe operation of tractors, combines and consumer products.
14. Ability to step up onto, climb over and into tractors, combines, and other assorted equipment to demonstrate or inspect and evaluate students' work.
15. Ability to safely drive a vehicle to meet travel requirements for coordination of the cooperative education and possess a valid driver's license.
16. The individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Associate Degree in John Deere Technology or Diesel Technology or related field from an accredited College or University.
  2. Two (2) years of Ag Service Department experience related to the area of assigned instruction.
  3. Must obtain John Deere Master Instructor certification within two (2) years of hire.
Desired Qualifications
  1. Baccalaureate Degree in a mechanized Agricultural or related field from an accredited college or university.
  2. Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience.
  3. John Deere Master Tech or Master Instructor.
  4. Recent John Deere work experience related to the area of assigned instruction.


Salary

TBD

Benefits

Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.

Schedule

This is a part-time temporary position with assignments based on program needs.

Posting Detail Information
Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date
07/01/2025

Close Date
06/30/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain in the open pool, and applicants will be contacted based on the department's needs at the time of submission. If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3407.

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