Lamb & Wool Management Instructor

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Working Title:

Lamb & Wool Management Instructor

Institution:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

MWST - Pipestone Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

The Pipestone Lamb and Wool Management Program is a sheep management education/consulting program offered by Minnesota West Community & Technical College located at Pipestone, Minnesota.

The program's goal is to help sheep producers increase income and profit through the production of quality lamb and wool by maximizing the profit per ewe and by realizing the full potential of all sheep through use of modern management practices, new technologies, and new approaches to marketing both lamb and wool.

The Pipestone System of sheep production revolves around lowest cost feed ingredients, efficient labor use, low input costs, high production levels, and intensive management. The management system is based on achieving optimum production of a quality product. Maximum profit is more important than maximum production.

Instructors in the program work with sheep producers in the Pipestone area and around the world through the Member Producer Program, webinars, short courses, tours, and online courses.

Salary Range: $44,144.00 - $99,016.00 USD Annual

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural education or animal science.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full time or equivalent years of verified related paid work experience in lamb and wool production.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualification

• Three years teaching experience working with a diverse student population.

• Experience with D2L or other online Course Management System.

• Understanding of the mission, vision, and core values of a comprehensive two year college.

• Experience in curriculum development.

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.

Other Requirements

You must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter, resume, and transcripts to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

• Monday through Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

• No

About

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

07-15-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-26-2026

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Tricia Bueltel

Posting Contact Email:

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