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Position Number: 5151225
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

Professor of Agriculture

Salary: $60,520.00 - $137,225.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20240402
Closing: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon funding

*The salary schedule for full-time faculty is currently being negotiated to a higher rate*Additional compensation available via overload assignments, with approvalAnticipated Interview dates will take place by May 2024
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students with room to expand on its 267 acre main campus and 120 acre Los Banos site. Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.

We are actively seeking a dedicated full-time, Agriculture Production/Ag Systems instructor, tasked with nurturing students of diverse abilities while exhibiting expertise in the field. The ideal candidate will embrace an innovative teaching ethos to bolster student success. Central to this role is the championing of culturally-responsive pedagogical and andragogical techniques, ensuring effective engagement with learners from varied backgrounds, learning needs, and academic aspirations. Teaching duties will encompass a diverse array of formats and schedules, spanning daytime, evening, and weekend classes, with obligatory office hours to facilitate student support and academic guidance. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about all aspects of agriculture and teaching students to join our team!

Please see the videos below to learn more about our Agriculture programs and School Farm

Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

Degree/Certificate Programs
Transfer
Career Technical Education
Workforce Training
Lifelong Learning
Basic Skills
Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:
This position is a full-time, non-tenured instructional assignment in the Agriculture and Industrial Technology Department under the general direction of the Dean of Agriculture.
Essential responsibilities include the continual enhancement of curriculum to enhance accessibility and pertinence, incorporating cutting-edge technology for optimal classroom delivery, and leveraging innovative methodologies like Competency-Based Education (CBE). These initiatives are designed to furnish students with the requisite knowledge and skills for attainment of their educational and career objectives.

Specifically, within the Ag Systems Certificate CBE program, content spans crucial domains such as Agriculture Technical Literacy, Agricultural Systems, Agricultural Safety, Equipment Operation, Configuration & Troubleshooting, and Workplace Effectiveness.

Key responsibilities extend to active involvement in instructional and departmental activities, including student recruitment, advising, and curriculum refinement to align with industry benchmarks and accreditation mandates. Collaboration with fellow faculty members is imperative to ensure program coherence and compliance. A pivotal aspect of this role entails proactive engagement in college governance, alongside regular participation in campus meetings, including potential Academic Senate appointments.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)
Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations

Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods

Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
Participate in the development and review of curriculum
Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

Typical Qualifications

Required:

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)

The equivalent
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

Teaching experience in the subject matter
Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.

If Applicable:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) http://www.mccd.https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/edu/offices/hr/jobs/eqforms.html

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4454167/professor-of-agriculture