Mechanized Agriculture Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College

Position Overview

Madera Community College is seeking a full-time, tenure‐track Mechanized Agriculture Instructor dedicated to serving a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body. The successful candidate will provide instruction in Mechanized Agriculture at both the main campus and off‐site locations while demonstrating an equity‐minded approach that supports student success through collaboration, mentorship, and innovative curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach agriculture mechanics classes (e.g., introduction to agricultural mechanics, agricultural welding, small gasoline and diesel engines, electrical and hydraulics fundamentals).
• Assist in the operation of the Mechanized Agriculture budget, facilities, and programs.
• Develop and coordinate meetings of a Mechanized Agriculture advisory committee at least twice a year.
• Provide advice, mentorship, and support for students within the department.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including outreach to high school agricultural programs and FFA competitive events.
• Engage in program review, student learning outcome development, and assessment to enhance student success.
• Lead the development and implementation of new curriculum and academic programs.
• Stay current in the discipline through professional development and technology integration.
• Support enrollment increases, job placement assistance, and internships/externships for students.
• Serve on department, college, and district committees and assist with local, state, and federal grant management.
• Fulfill all instructional and related duties as required by administrative regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated responsiveness to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
• EITHER a Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional experience OR an Associate degree with six (6) years of full-time equivalent professional experience OR a valid California Community College Credential OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into academic and extracurricular areas.
• Recent classroom experience working with racially minoritized students and understanding historical patterns of exclusion in higher education.
• Experience with diverse cultural, gender, socioeconomic, and age groups, including students with disabilities.
• Willingness to continuously evaluate and improve instructional, relational, and classroom practices.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students and staff and proficiency with educational technology.
• Professional competency in agriculture mechanics and related curriculum development.
• Knowledge of student learning outcome development, current assessment methods, and the community college mission.
• Commitment to professional growth and involvement in professional organizations.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $71,054 - $106,970 annually (based on education and experience) with an additional annual doctoral stipend of $2,419.
• Attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Life insurance and membership in the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).