Mechanized Agriculture Instructor (Part-Time) Reedley College

Position Overview

Reedley College is seeking a Mechanized Agriculture Instructor (Part-Time) who will join a department committed to curriculum that responds to the needs of a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. The ideal candidate embraces the College’s mission and will provide instruction in Mechanized Agriculture through a variety of modalities including evening, weekend, online, and off-campus settings. Location: Reedley College. Schedule: Part-Time.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position and staying current in teaching Mechanized Agriculture.
• Teaching heavy duty truck classes, such as brake systems and steering/suspension.
• Teaching equipment technician classes, including topics on engines, transmission, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
• Instructing AG Mechanics classes, such as welding, equipment operation, and Introduction to AG Mechanics.
• Utilizing a variety of pedagogies and integrating innovative instructional delivery systems for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicating effectively with students and using teaching methods that adhere to approved curriculum course outlines.
• Evaluating student progress through tests, written assignments, oral responses, and other assessment methods in line with course objectives.
• Providing course syllabi and maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Submitting all required grading and evaluation reports on time.
• Fulfilling all instructional duties as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of directly related experience;
• OR Associate degree and six years of directly related experience;
• OR a valid California Community College Credential;
• OR the equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional competency in teaching and working in agricultural mechanics.
• Related work and professional experience.
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Capacity to develop new and current curriculum focused on improving student learning outcomes.
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to use current educational technology.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students and understanding historical exclusion patterns in higher education.
• Willingness to examine and adjust instructional and classroom practices to better support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill in addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Potential for contributing to institutional vitality and growth.
• Familiarity with the community college system and its mission and goals.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Starting rates are $45.49 - $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 - $52.55 for lab
• Benefits: Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours