Agriculture and Farm/Ranch Coordinator

Business Name: Dodge City Community College

Job Title: Agriculture and Farm/Ranch Coordinator

Short Description: Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Workforce Development, the Agriculture and Farm/Ranch Coordinator will teach agriculture, live animal and crops/soils labs and engage in a variety of learning support and instructional/institutional practices; recruit, advise and mentor students by providing a positive and encouraging environment for learning; and, work collaboratively within the Technical Education Division to include service on various college committees. The instructional load may consist of day/night classes; face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery, and on and off campus classes. The instructor must be able to design and implement new courses to curriculum as needed.

Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Farming & Agriculture, Education & Childcare

How to Apply: https://dc3.edu/employment-page/

Application Deadline:

Job Open Date: February 05, 2026

Full Description: Essential Functions/Responsibilities
To understand and commit to the mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
Deliver class lectures and facilitate learning activities in labs as needed in Agriculture Production, Agribusiness, and Agronomy courses, and additional courses as assigned.
Serve as a resource person for students and for the community when asked.
Manage facility, operation & budget related to Live Animal and Crop/Soils laboratories.
Manage and prepare facilities and grounds for use within the program. Coordinate the presence of live animals and crops/plants as permissible and possible.
Advise administration as to potential enhancements for the program.
Coordinate internship opportunities for students.
Secure outside resources to assist in program development. Develop new opportunities with Business and Industry partners to further program development.
Develop student leadership opportunities with the program.
Develop co-curricular opportunities for student learning.
Maintain accurate student records and report this information to the Records Office.
Update course content on a regular basis to remain current with industry.
Participate in campus committees.
Attend seminars/courses in specific areas of teaching responsibilities.
Assist in the recruitment of staff, students, and in job placement activities.
Maintain equipment and facilities.
Provide information and data requested by administrative offices.
Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, and remaining current on discipline specific and pedagogical issues.
Commit to familiarizing, implementing and utilizing current forms of technology both in instruction and when communicating with staff and students.
Facilitate learning in Agriculture-related courses ranging from introductory to advanced.
Ability to instruct, set up and maintain all laboratory courses associated courses.
Prepare syllabi and learning materials for classroom use.
Teach an instructional load which may consist of day, night, on/off campus, interactive television or weekend classes.
Organize and maintain appropriate classroom records and management techniques.
Order and maintain program inventory for instructional tools/equipment.
Develop curriculum to meet Kansas Board of Regents course guidelines.
Promote competency-based education; identify desired student results.
Assist with community outreach and participation in appropriate advisory committees.
Provide academic/technical/transfer advisement of students.
Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
Maintain appropriate office hours to assist students.
Perform other duties as assigned

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.


Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 18 hours in one or more areas of agriculture.
Proven ability to work with diverse populations including traditional and non-traditional students.
“On-the-job” work experience in various agricultural enterprises.
Computer skills and ability to use technology in the classroom.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in agriculture
Community College or College/University teaching experience.
Ability to work with multi-media centers in classroom

Physical Requirements: With or without assistance
Ability to lift 50-100 lbs in shop and lab courses.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly in verbal, written and/or electronic formats.
Ability to receive feedback from students and colleagues.
Ability to access classrooms, offices and other campus locations.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to operate equipment utilized for the purposes of instruction.
Able to do any physical work assigned.

Building Assignment
Technical Education Center