New River Community College
Assistant/Associate Professor, Agricultural Education
New River Community College, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Assistant/Associate Professor, Agricultural Education
Job No:
552875 Work Type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Central California: San Luis Obispo
The Agricultural Education and Communication Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full‑time, academic year, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor with an emphasis in Agricultural Education, starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities • Prepare future agricultural educators through direct instruction, fieldwork supervision, and student teaching mentoring. • Observe and support teacher candidates during fieldwork and student teaching. • Mentor students in credential and graduate programs in agricultural education. • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural communication, education, and leadership, including topics such as digital and presentation skills, leadership development, current trends in California agriculture, and advanced graduate seminars. • Participate in scholarly activities (research, grant writing, publications, presentations). • Advise students, support co‑curricular activities, and engage with student organizations. • Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to keep programs responsive to the evolving needs of California's agricultural industry.
Qualifications Required
– Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in agricultural education, agricultural communication, agricultural leadership, or a closely related field, with at least three years of demonstrated success as a secondary teacher of agricultural education. • Demonstrated excellence in teaching, leadership development, and strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proven proficiency in written and oral use of the English language. • Ability to work productively as a team member, collaborating across disciplines and engaging effectively with students, colleagues, industry, government agencies, and the public. • Commitment to student‑centered learning, inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments.
Preferred
– Candidates with experience teaching in a university or community college setting. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered if the doctorate will be awarded prior to the appointment.
Special Conditions Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship for this position. The position requires compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and the CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check, including a criminal records check, is required before employment may begin.
Equal Opportunity Statement This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and the California Constitution. We prohibit discriminatory preference or segregation based on protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are prohibited.
Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials by December 1, 2025:
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree
Research goals and plans
Universal Student Success Statement (prompt below)
At least three professional references with names and email addresses
Universal Student Success Statement Cal Poly is a public, student‑centered university that serves the diverse constituents of California and emphasizes the teacher‑scholar model. Please detail your approach to teaching and learning at the collegiate level, including evidence of experience with inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching for a wide variety of students, and describe how you will continue to develop this expertise at Cal Poly. Service or scholarship related to skills developed in these areas may also be included.
Finalists will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and sealed official transcripts before appointment.
All applicants must apply online at:
https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/552875
Department Overview The Agricultural Education and Communication Department has approximately 160 undergraduate students in Agricultural Communication and 170 undergraduate students in Agricultural Science, 39 master’s degree candidates, and six full‑time faculty who teach in agricultural teacher education, agricultural communications, and agricultural science.
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552875 Work Type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Central California: San Luis Obispo
The Agricultural Education and Communication Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full‑time, academic year, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor with an emphasis in Agricultural Education, starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities • Prepare future agricultural educators through direct instruction, fieldwork supervision, and student teaching mentoring. • Observe and support teacher candidates during fieldwork and student teaching. • Mentor students in credential and graduate programs in agricultural education. • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural communication, education, and leadership, including topics such as digital and presentation skills, leadership development, current trends in California agriculture, and advanced graduate seminars. • Participate in scholarly activities (research, grant writing, publications, presentations). • Advise students, support co‑curricular activities, and engage with student organizations. • Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to keep programs responsive to the evolving needs of California's agricultural industry.
Qualifications Required
– Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in agricultural education, agricultural communication, agricultural leadership, or a closely related field, with at least three years of demonstrated success as a secondary teacher of agricultural education. • Demonstrated excellence in teaching, leadership development, and strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proven proficiency in written and oral use of the English language. • Ability to work productively as a team member, collaborating across disciplines and engaging effectively with students, colleagues, industry, government agencies, and the public. • Commitment to student‑centered learning, inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments.
Preferred
– Candidates with experience teaching in a university or community college setting. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered if the doctorate will be awarded prior to the appointment.
Special Conditions Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship for this position. The position requires compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and the CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check, including a criminal records check, is required before employment may begin.
Equal Opportunity Statement This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and the California Constitution. We prohibit discriminatory preference or segregation based on protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are prohibited.
Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials by December 1, 2025:
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree
Research goals and plans
Universal Student Success Statement (prompt below)
At least three professional references with names and email addresses
Universal Student Success Statement Cal Poly is a public, student‑centered university that serves the diverse constituents of California and emphasizes the teacher‑scholar model. Please detail your approach to teaching and learning at the collegiate level, including evidence of experience with inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching for a wide variety of students, and describe how you will continue to develop this expertise at Cal Poly. Service or scholarship related to skills developed in these areas may also be included.
Finalists will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and sealed official transcripts before appointment.
All applicants must apply online at:
https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/552875
Department Overview The Agricultural Education and Communication Department has approximately 160 undergraduate students in Agricultural Communication and 170 undergraduate students in Agricultural Science, 39 master’s degree candidates, and six full‑time faculty who teach in agricultural teacher education, agricultural communications, and agricultural science.
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