AGCO Service Technician Tenure-Track Faculty - Parkland College : Job Details

AGCO Service Technician Tenure-Track Faculty

This position is an on-campus, full-time, tenure-track appointment covered by the Parkland Academic Employees (PAE)

collective bargaining unit. Full-Time Faculty appointments have a salary range of $46,910.91 - 111,068.20 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Close Date/Time: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6PM CT

The tenure-track faculty member is primarily responsible for providing lecture and laboratory instruction to students in the AGCO Service Technician Program. This position coordinates courses, maintains tools and lab equipment, and collaborates with full-time and part-time faculty and staff.

Applicants must submit:

* An online employment application

* Cover letter

* Resume or CV

* Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

Essential Job Functions:

* Performs professional duties in accordance with established policies and procedures of the college.

* Instruct lecture and lab courses related to the repair of AGCO branded equipment. Topics include, but are not limited to; diesel engines, harvesting equipment, transmissions and final drives, electrical/electronic systems, engine rebuilding, fuel systems, and hydraulics and emissions systems. May also be assigned to teach courses in other diesel programs and with other branded equipment as needed.

* Develop, implement, and maintain instructional materials and assessments at the course and program levels to ensure students meet all outcomes and are well-prepared for a career in diesel repair.

* Prepares course syllabus for each course and distributes it early in each term.

* Ensure compliance of all college and industry safety rules, regulations, and standards for the safe set-up, operation, maintenance, storage, and repair of lab equipment and materials.

* Actively recruit students via campus events, high school visits, community events, and one-on-one meetings.

* Advise/mentor students.

* Maintain regular office hours for student consultation in a timely manner.

* Maintain accurate scholastic records; submits required reports on student progress according to published deadlines.

* Assist with the set up and maintenance of the lab for instructional purposes, including ordering supplies, materials, and equipment.

* Assist with budget development and maintenance.

* Participate and plan student activities outside the classroom.

* Supervise student internships, which may include some out-of-state, overnight travel.

* Assist with preparing for and conducting advisory council meetings.

* Seek professional development to remain current with industry trends, emerging technology, and the latest teaching tools.

* Mentor and assist adjunct faculty members.

* Work as a team with all faculty members in the program as well as various department and college personnel including faculty, advising, recruitment, marketing, etc.

* Seek and maintain relationships with various industry partners via corporate events, advisory council meetings, and other networking events. Travel, including overnight as needed.

* Participate in departmental and college wide governance, including curriculum development, instructional material selection, academic assessment PCA senate, administrative committees, and accreditation committees.

* Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

* AAS Degree in Diesel Technology or similar field and 3 years of work experience as a technician working with agricultural equipment, or more advanced degree with equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Must obtain certifications for Fendt tractor Systems, Momentum planter systems, Ideal combine systems, and AGCO liquid and dry application systems prior to tenure.

* Must successfully complete a criminal background check with finger printing.

* Demonstrated verbal, written and digital communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

* Understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite.

* Ability to learn Parkland College information systems and learning management system.

* In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our Benefits page.

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For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-###-####.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-###-#### or by emailing [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer