Part Time - Agriculture Instructor

Yuba Community College District

California

On-site

USD 41,328 - 68,880

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Agriculture Instructor to develop and deliver courses, with a requirement of a master's degree in agriculture or a related field. The instructor will organize and teach various levels of Agriculture classes, engaging with diverse student backgrounds. Responsibilities include assessing Student Learning Outcomes and participation in community college initiatives. Flexible scheduling with teaching assignments may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

Master’s in agriculture or related area required.
Preference for candidates with teaching experience.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver lectures for Agriculture courses.
Organize and teach Agriculture classes as needed.
Assess Student Learning Outcomes each semester.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Teaching ability in Agriculture

Education

Master's in agriculture or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Yuba Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Part-time instructor positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.
Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

To apply for this position, interested candidates are required to complete an online application, including submission of a Resume, Letter of Interest, EEO/Diversity Statement and Unofficial Transcripts through the People Admin application portal.
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It is important to note that the District retains the right to extend time limits or initiate the recruitment/selection process anew at any stage.
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Position Information

Job Title

Part Time - Agriculture Instructor

Location

Lake County Campus - Clear Lake, CA

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION :

Develop and deliver instructional lectures for Agriculture courses up to 10 hours/week
Organize and teach all levels of Agriculture classes
Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning;
Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments, which may include distance learning (interactive television, online) and accelerated courses;
Assess Student Learning Outcomes every semester;
Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees if desired

REQUIRED DUTIES :

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications stated below:

Master’s in agriculture, agriculture science, education with a specialization in agriculture or other agricultural area (including: agricultural business, agricultural engineering, agricultural mechanics, agronomy, animal science, enology, environmental (ornamental) horticulture, equine science, forestry, natural resources, plant science, pomology, soil science, viticulture or other agriculture science)

EXPERIENCE : Preference may be given to candidates with life or teaching experience which would demonstrate the clear ability to teach Agricultural Studies to community college students.

Physical Demands

Range/Step

Range/Step Class I - VII (Based on degree and teaching experience).

Salary Range

Benefits Information

PART - TIME (less than .60 FTE): Part-time positions less than .60 FTE are not entitled to any District paid fringe benefits.

YCAFT Salary Schedule

2024-2027 YC AFT Contract

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Board Policies

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Commitment to Diversity

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