State Center Community College District
Agricultural Technology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)
State Center Community College District, Reedley, California, United States, 93654
Overview
Agricultural Technology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) – Clovis Community College, in the State Center Community College District. Closing Date: 2/11/2026 at 11:55 PM. Start Date: 12/23/2025. Campus Location: Clovis Community College. Essential Functions
At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference; Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities. Clovis Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Clovis Community College. The ideal candidate will share Clovis Community College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2024-2025 academic year, we enrolled over 17,000 students with diverse identification. Clovis Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to providing services responsive to the students it serves. In the Agriculture Department under the general direction of the Dean of Instruction, the position provides instruction in agricultural technology on the Clovis Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations. The instructor will be responsible for: Teaching all classes in the Agriculture Department to include classes in Ag Systems Certificate such as Agriculture Technical Literacy, Agricultural Systems, Agricultural Safety, Equipment Operation, Configuration & Troubleshooting, and Workplace Effectiveness; Enhancing curriculum; Incorporating cutting-edge technology for optimal classroom delivery; Leveraging innovative methodologies such as online, hybrid or Competency-Based Education (CBE) designed to furnish students with the requisite knowledge and skills for attainment of their educational and career objectives; Recruiting and advising students; Staying current in the discipline and participating in professional development activities; Serving on departmental, division, and faculty committees and attending meetings & workshops as needed; Participating in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning; Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed; Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or Associate degree and six (6) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency. Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility; Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes; Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities; Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Related work and professional experience; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies used in high-quality instruction and support; Bilingual in Spanish; Professional competency by successful teaching and work experience in agriculture systems; Ability to use current educational technology methods and tools; Memberships in professional organizations; Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; and Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals. Conditions of Employment
178 duty days per year. Salary and Benefits
Starting annual salary is $71,054 - $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. The District offers medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, life insurance, and CalSTRS retirement. Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened for completeness and to determine minimum qualifications. A selection advisory committee will review the best-qualified applicants and determine who will be invited to interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled the week of 03/02/2026 (first level) and 03/11/2026 (final). The committee will rate responses to interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). A small number of applicants will be selected as recommended candidates and forwarded for final interviews. A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees for final approval. SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals to join our District's purpose to support student success. EEO plan: SCCCD EEO Plan. For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office. Refer to Position No. CAGTEC-INS, Slot #3104 and #3108. Submissions must be made through the district's online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or delay filling if needed. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be disqualifying. Additional Information
This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool. About the College: Clovis Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution focused on equitable student achievement and academic excellence. Work for Us and CCC Institutional Research Site information are provided on the district’s pages.
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Agricultural Technology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) – Clovis Community College, in the State Center Community College District. Closing Date: 2/11/2026 at 11:55 PM. Start Date: 12/23/2025. Campus Location: Clovis Community College. Essential Functions
At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference; Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities. Clovis Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Clovis Community College. The ideal candidate will share Clovis Community College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2024-2025 academic year, we enrolled over 17,000 students with diverse identification. Clovis Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to providing services responsive to the students it serves. In the Agriculture Department under the general direction of the Dean of Instruction, the position provides instruction in agricultural technology on the Clovis Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations. The instructor will be responsible for: Teaching all classes in the Agriculture Department to include classes in Ag Systems Certificate such as Agriculture Technical Literacy, Agricultural Systems, Agricultural Safety, Equipment Operation, Configuration & Troubleshooting, and Workplace Effectiveness; Enhancing curriculum; Incorporating cutting-edge technology for optimal classroom delivery; Leveraging innovative methodologies such as online, hybrid or Competency-Based Education (CBE) designed to furnish students with the requisite knowledge and skills for attainment of their educational and career objectives; Recruiting and advising students; Staying current in the discipline and participating in professional development activities; Serving on departmental, division, and faculty committees and attending meetings & workshops as needed; Participating in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning; Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed; Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or Associate degree and six (6) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency. Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility; Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes; Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities; Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Related work and professional experience; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies used in high-quality instruction and support; Bilingual in Spanish; Professional competency by successful teaching and work experience in agriculture systems; Ability to use current educational technology methods and tools; Memberships in professional organizations; Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; and Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals. Conditions of Employment
178 duty days per year. Salary and Benefits
Starting annual salary is $71,054 - $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. The District offers medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, life insurance, and CalSTRS retirement. Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened for completeness and to determine minimum qualifications. A selection advisory committee will review the best-qualified applicants and determine who will be invited to interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled the week of 03/02/2026 (first level) and 03/11/2026 (final). The committee will rate responses to interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). A small number of applicants will be selected as recommended candidates and forwarded for final interviews. A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees for final approval. SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals to join our District's purpose to support student success. EEO plan: SCCCD EEO Plan. For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office. Refer to Position No. CAGTEC-INS, Slot #3104 and #3108. Submissions must be made through the district's online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or delay filling if needed. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be disqualifying. Additional Information
This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool. About the College: Clovis Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution focused on equitable student achievement and academic excellence. Work for Us and CCC Institutional Research Site information are provided on the district’s pages.
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