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Agriculture Engineering Instructor
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Position Number: 2716585
Location: Salinas, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

Agriculture Engineering Instructor

Location: Alisal Campus
Job Code: 358
# of Openings: 1

OPEN UNTIL FILLED; (Extended) first application review deadline February 22, 2022.

THE DEPARTMENT

Hartnell College has undertaken a dramatic revitalization of Career Technical Education programs, beginning with the creation of the Agricultural Business and Technology Institute. This exciting and progressive partnership with the region's agriculture industry includes two main programs leading to degrees: Agricultural Business (with business, production, and food safety options) and Manufacturing Technology (mechatronics).

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the area dean, the agriculture engineering instructor will be responsible for providing instruction in the manufacturing technology discipline, which includes, but is not limited to, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture, Agriculture Equipment Fabrication, Welding, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Tractor Operations. The instructor will fulfill the professional responsbilities of a full-time faculty member, including, but not limited to: teaching scheduled classes; following the course outline; maintaining scheduled office hours; and participating in departmental meetings. This assignment may include teaching at any of the college's campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large lectures, smaller seminar-like classes, or lab-based classes; distance learning; and using multiple teaching methodologies. Recruiting students for both high school and industry will be an important responsibility.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct lecture and lab courses as assigned;

Coordinate, plan, prepare, present, evaluate, and deliver classroom instruction and related activities, including developing and revising curriculum; using computer and advanced technologies in instruction; and maintaining currency in field; Offer student advising and assistance;

Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussion;

Develop and file appropriate syllabi for each course taught, ensuring that each syllabus conforms to required and approved curriculum, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and reflects currency in field;

Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to dean;

Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt evaluation and grading of papers and other work;

Maintain and report accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records;

Participate in program and curriculum review and development;

Develop and assess student learning and program level outcomes;

Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning;

Post and maintain office hours for student consultations;

Participate in student recruitment and articulation programs;

Participate in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation;

Collegially participate in department, college, and discipline-specific activities;

Participate in assignments and activities that support accreditation, institutional planning, and institutional effectiveness;

Participate in college governance, including serving on various committees;

Participate in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations;

Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the dean, vice president, superintendent/president, or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to explain advanced agricultural practices in an engaging and practical method to students with diverse learning styles;
Ability to use and teach the use of advanced technology currently being in agriculture;
Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;
Ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills, motivations, preparation, and academic and career goals;
Ability to work effectively in a participatory governance environment;
Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via various instructional modalities;
Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to maintain subject matter currency;
Ability to develop Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and to determine their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes;
Ability to utilize technology in the delivery of instruction and willingness to explore new technologies for instruction and learning;
Knowledge of institutional accreditation, planning, and continuous quality improvement;
Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission;
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at-large.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any bachelor's degree AND two years of relevant experience OR

Any associate's degree AND six years of relevant experience OR

the equivalent.

Candidates who feel they possess equivalent qualifications are encouraged to complete and submit the Equivalency Request Form according to the Equivalency Policy with their application for review of by the Equivalency Committee.

Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree. Earned degree preferred in agriculture, agriculture science, education with a specialization in agriculture or other agricultural areas including: agriculture systems management, bioresource and agriculture engineering, enology, environmental horticulture, equine science, forestry, natural resources, plant science, pomology, soil science, viticulture or other agriculture science.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience operating industrial equipment, processing plant automation, and equipment automation.

Preference may be given to candidates with prior teaching experience employing "hands-on" or "project-based" learning methods.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience working with advisory committees and/or agriculture industry associations and related groups.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching culturally diverse and nontraditional students.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time, tenure track, agriculture faculty position beginning August 25, 2022.

Starting faculty salary range: $57,126 to $85,856 annually based on 175 days per academic year. Within this salary range, the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on verified education and teaching experience.

District provides health benefits, which currently consist of full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents.

Employee assistance program, basic life insurance for employee only.

STRS (state teacher retirement system).

403b/457 Options

Valid California driver's license required.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Board Policy 7330 Communicable Diseases-Employees requires that all newly hired and current employees of the Hartnell Community College District be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All new employees must be fully vaccinated by the first day of employment. An exemption may be requested by individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical and/or religious reasons. Employees who receive an exemption will be required to wear a mask or face covering while on District property and/or facilities and will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing twice weekly. For more information about Hartnell CCD's vaccine requirement, please visit the District COVID-19 Information Website.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your on-line application:

1) Resume
2) Cover letter
3) Transcripts from all colleges/universities (unofficial copies acceptable)

We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework and must be from regionally accredited institutions recognized the the United States Department of Education. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization at the applicant's expense.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

It is the policy of the Hartnell Community College District that no person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The College actively seeks applications from candidates who have multi-cultural experience. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process.

To apply, visit https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=HARTCOMM&cws=41&rid=358