Instructor - Diversity - Neepawa, MB, Canada - Assiniboine Community College

Description

Instructor, Agriculture Business & Commodity Marketing

Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment
Full-Time, Regular

PhD $3.Assiniboine Community College provides exceptional learning experiences, transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research for more than 60 years.

Here, instructors follow the philosophy of 'learn by doing,' combining theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college's Sustainable Greenhouse.

With an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to a strong Manitoba, the Russ Edwards School is home to Manitoba's leading programs in agriculture and environment, encompassing a field to fork philosophy and integrating the technology to keep up with the evolving industry.

For more than 45 years, Assiniboine has offered agriculture and environment programming.

Assiniboine's two-year Agribusiness program combines agriculture, technology, and business for an in-depth education in one of Canada's largest industries.

We provide students a broad understanding that includes hands-on learning through labs, field trips and projects; Be Passionate and Taking Initiative with these Responsibilities:

Instruct students in a classroom or field training situation and provide academic assistance during consultation hours.

Modify and/or develop course objectives, course outlines, curricula and evaluation procedures and instruments with the aid and use of software platforms, artificial intelligence and technology.

Understand and convey the intricacies of Canadian grain trading and logistics and the economic and regulator environment that the grain and oilseed commodity sector operate in from field to fork including the use of commodity contracts, pricing strategies and risk management.

Teach micro and macro agricultural economics to aid in agricultural business decision making.

Understand and convey the importance of financial ratios and financial reporting in the agriculture business and farm context in Canada.

Work closely with a multidisciplinary faculty in horticulture, sustainable foods, environmental technologies, agribusiness, and culinary arts, as well as with other stakeholders in the community and the province.

Identify, prepare, and organize course materials and learning resources for course delivery.

Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, Agricultural Economics or Financial, Commerce or a closely related discipline with appropriate industry experience is necessary, while a post graduate credential would be desirable.

Evidence of post-secondary teaching experience, including curriculum development and knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management Systems (LMS) would be an asset.

Possess extensive industry experience in the marketing and sale of crop commodities as well as the functionality behind commodity markets.

A grain dealer license would be beneficial.

Knowledge in the areas of grain grading and the logistics of grain movement domestically and internationally is an asset.

with national and international economic policies and current events and how they impact various agricultural enterprises.

understanding of taxation and succession planning on such enterprises and the ability to communicate agricultural accounting and financial concepts through industry specific platforms such as Ag Expert is expected.

Experience or evidence of ability to pursue an applied research program is an asset.

Assiniboine Community College is committed to ensuring that its policies, practices, and systems are free of barriers, emphasize the value of diversity, and promote full participation to ensure dignity, respect, and equal access for all employees.

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