Part-Time Instructor of General Agriculture - School of Agriculture - Modesto Junior College 20...

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Part-Time Instructor of General Agriculture - School of Agriculture - Modesto Junior College 2026-2027

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Modesto Junior College

Salary Range / Other:

The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
(2025-2026 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $40 per hour.

Benefits:

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Scope of Assignment:

The successful candidate will join a department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared toward student equity and applied agricultural learning. Faculty within the School of Agriculture collaborate across seven program areas to provide dynamic and interdisciplinary opportunities for students.(Note: The seven programs include Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Horticulture, Agricultural Mechanics, Agribusiness, Environmental Science/Natural Resources, and Dairy Science.)

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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)

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.
The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_proceduresIt is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about office, classroom, laboratory, and farm environments, and reach above and below desk or equipment level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle papers, tools, or agricultural instruments, and write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, tools, field equipment, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close and distance vision sufficient to read files, documents, computer screens, and observe field and lab activities; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and communicate in person in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions, manage farm/lab safety, concentrate, and meet deadlines while maintaining frequent contact with students, colleagues, and community members.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation, experiential learning, and student equity.
• Enthusiasm for agriculture, teaching, and mentoring students through hands-on experiences.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners.
• Participation in professional growth and staying current in agricultural science, industry practices, and statewide initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success and community engagement.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community and agricultural affairs, and ability to conduct effective public presentations.

Desirable Professional Characteristics:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience in teaching agriculture, with an emphasis on applied agricultural sciences and hands-on instruction.
• Current knowledge of one or more agricultural disciplines including plant, animal, dairy, environmental science/natural resources, horticulture, agribusiness, and agricultural mechanics.
• Experience in practical agricultural operations and laboratory or field-based education.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competence in integrating new agricultural technologies, applied sciences, and pedagogies directed at improving student success and equity.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom.
• Willingness to examine and refine instructional practices to effectively engage racially diverse learners.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive agricultural teaching as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, communities, and regional industries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties:

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower-division college courses in general agriculture and/or specific agricultural program areas.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Teaching may occur in classroom, laboratory, farm, or field settings.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance expectations.
• Preparing and grading assignments, examinations, and projects, and informing students of their progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to district policy.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Participating in professional development and mandatory FLEX activities.
• Maintaining current knowledge in agricultural sciences and effective teaching/learning strategies for diverse student populations.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:

• YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references .
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Open Date:

07/01/2026

Close Date:

06/30/2027

Open Until Filled:

No