"Agricultural Business Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College"

Agricultural Business Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College

State Center Community College District
Closing Date: 2/11/2026 at 11:55 PM
Campus Location: Madera Community College
Start Date: 12/24/2025

Essential Functions:

• Providing instruction in Agricultural Business on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for: Teaching courses in introduction to agricultural business, agriculture economics, agriculture computer applications, agriculture accounting, agriculture marketing, farm management, agriculture sales and communication, agriculture ambassadors and career preparation, leadership, and more;
• Assisting in the operation of the Agriculture Business budget, facilities, and programs;
• Developing an Agriculture Business advisory committee and coordinate advisory committee meetings at least twice a year;
• Providing advice and mentorship for students within the department;
• Participating in recruitment activities with high school agricultural programs such as FFA competitive events and student leadership activities;
• Participating in Program Review and Student Learning Outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of new curriculum and academic programs that are in demand;
• Staying current in the discipline and participating in appropriate professional development activities;
• Increasing enrollment and completion, assisting students in job placement, and follow-up with students in work experience and internship/externship opportunities;
• Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees;
• Assisting with the development and management of local, state and federal grants;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122 Duties and Responsibilities of Instructors.

Minimum Qualifications:

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and

• Bachelor's degree and two years of full-time equivalent, closely related professional experience; or
• An Associate's degree and six years of full-time equivalent, closely related professional experience; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students and staff both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students;
• Conferred master's degree in agricultural business;
• Demonstrated experience and ability to teach a variety of courses in agricultural business;
• Work experience in agricultural business;
• Demonstrated ability to involve students in leadership activities;
• Demonstrated ability to serve as co-curricular activity advisor for agricultural student organizations;
• Demonstrated ability and experience in recruitment of students;
• Demonstrated ability to work with advisory committees and interact with employers;
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess student learning outcomes and incorporate them into program improvement;
• Commitment to professional growth and membership in professional organizations; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Conditions of Employment:

178 duty days per year.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting annual salary is $71,054 - $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be screened by Human Resources... [full details as in text]

Please refer to Position No. MAGB-INS (Slot #2794).

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