Mechanized Agriculture Instructor Tenure-Track Madera Community College

Mechanized Agriculture Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)

Closing Date: 2/11/2026
Campus

Location:

Madera Community College
Start Date: 12/23/2025

Essential Functions: Madera Community College values diversity and equity; the successful candidate will lead student success through collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners. The instructor will be an equity-minded leader committed to closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.

An equity‑minded individual demonstrates:

The instructor will provide instruction in Mechanized Agriculture on campus and/or at off‑site community campus locations and will be responsible for:

• Teaching agriculture mechanics classes such as Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics, Introduction to Agricultural Welding, Small Gasoline and Diesel Engines, Electrical and Hydraulics Fundamentals, Agricultural Welding Fabrication, and more.
• Assisting in the operation of the Mechanized Agriculture budget, facilities and programs.
• Developing a Mechanized Agriculture advisory committee and coordinating advisory committee meetings at least twice a year.
• Providing advice and mentorship for students within the department.
• Participating in recruitment activities with high school agricultural programs such as FFA competitive events and student leadership activities.
• Participating in Program Review and Student Learning Outcome development and assessment to improve student learning.
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of new curriculum and academic programs that are in demand.
• Staying current in the discipline and participating in appropriate professional development activities.
• Increasing enrollment and completion, assisting students in job placement, and follow‑up with students in work experience and internship/externship opportunities.
• Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees.
• Assisting with the development and management of local, state and federal grants.
• 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 instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students in the classroom.
• Experience working with students of diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to more effectively engage racially minoritized students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; work with computers and other technologies; professional competency in agriculture mechanics; develop new curriculum in heavy‑duty truck technology classes; use current educational technology methods and tools; knowledge of assessment methods and materials.
• Commitment to professional growth and membership in professional organizations.

Conditions of Employment: 178 duty days per year.

Salary and Benefits: Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. Annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision coverages and life insurance. Employees are members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Selection Procedure: Applications will be screened for completeness and minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview; interview selections will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success.