Instructor, John Deere Tech - FT

Responsibilities

• teaching courses
• advising students
• maintaining equipment

Requirements

• Associate degree in Diesel Technology or related field

• Two years of recent transportation service experience

• John Deere certification within six months, and ability to teach diesel agricultural equipment systems

• Technical tools mentioned

• PowerPointMicrosoft OfficeCanvas

• Position Title

• Instructor, John Deere Tech - FT

• Department

• John Deere

Location

Milford

Job Category Faculty

Job Type Full-Time Regular

Posting Number 02120

General Description of Position Under the general direction and supervision of the Associate Dean and Dean of Advanced Technology and Skilled Trades, the John Deere Tech Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing courses in the John Deere Tech program. Courses may take place in classroom, laboratory, online, and hybrid (online & face-to-face) formats. This is a full-time regular position for the upcoming 2026-2027 Academic Year.

Essential Functions The John Deere Tech Instructor is responsible for writing course objectives, implementing appropriate teaching strategies, advising students, monitoring and evaluating student progress, and keeping accurate and timely student records. Teaching assignments for this position include, but are not limited to, various aspects of modern John Deere Agricultural and Mobile Off-Road Equipment repair and maintenance.

• Provide instruction and develop courses in assigned subject areas.
• Practice and encourage safety.
• Provide instruction to a diverse student population according to the objectives of each course in the John Deere Tech program.
• This instructor will utilize a variety of instructional strategies in the classroom/laboratory that include but are not limited to lectures, small groups, indoor and outdoor demonstrations, and laboratory activities. Lab activities may include “mock-up” components as well as “live” work on public customer or College-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare and administer student evaluation instruments and maintain accurate student records on attendance, achievement, and progress.
• Remain current in events and developments related to the subject area. Increase and improve personal teaching and subject knowledge through supplemental sources such as in-service activities, conferences, workshops, technical updates, and personal self-study.
• Participate in division and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in program Workforce Leadership Team (WLT) meetings.
• Maintain security of College vehicles, equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Serves as an Academic Advisor for students. Tasks included in this area are: advising students on their academic progress, courses needed for graduation, and division/college policies and procedures; and generally serve as the first line of communication between students and the co