Agriculture (Adjunct/Part-time)

Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account? * Use the onlineHelp Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. * Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at . Examples Of Functions and Tasks Instruction - ESSENTIAL:Teaches college courses in, but not limited to, animal husbandry, equine studies, agribusiness, and related general agriculture curriculum. Prepares and delivers classroom lectures. Prepares, organizes, supervises, and delivers learning labs that support classroom curriculum. Compiles special materials and bibliographies for outside reading and research assignments. Instructs students using various methods such as lecture, demonstration, audio-visual aids, and practical experience. Stimulates classroom discussions. Prepares, administers, and grades examinations. Provides subject-area counseling and supplemental discussions with students to enhance and stimulate understanding and learning. * Animal Husbandry. Curriculum for courses includes but is not limited to stable management, genetics and animal breeding, animal care and nutrition, and live animal evaluation. * Equine Studies. Curriculum for courses includes, but is not limited to horse husbandry and equine care, facility management, horsemanship, horse training, and riding classes. * Agribusiness. Curriculum for courses includes, but is not limited to topics such as agricultural economics, farm management, agricultural finance, marketing of agricultural products, and agricultural ethics. * General Agriculture. Curriculum for courses that may be developed in the future to meet community needs. Agriculture Program Administration - ESSENTIAL: Plans, organizes, and implements marketing and outreach activities to the community, agricultural business and interest organizations. Participates in local agriculture-related events. Develops and maintains relationships with agribusiness organizations and food/farm organizations to secure internships and lab settings for students. Maintains relationships with governmental organizations to learn about the trends in regulations. Coordinates agriculture department activities with Community Education. Participates in the selection and evaluation of part- time instructors, reviews and recommends course content and schedules. Student Activities - ESSENTIAL: Recruits potential students to the agriculture program. Develops internships in agriculture-related industries. Coordinates and participates in local events. May advise and coach activities and interscholastic events. Budget and Administration -ESSENTIAL:Participates in the development of the budget for the Agriculture program. Administers approved budgets. Supervises student employees and others who are assigned to the department. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook 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) OR the equivalent This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule(Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements. If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at:Sierra College Human Resources. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services: * World Education Services * Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? * One of Aspen Institute's Top150 Community Colleges in thenation * The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. * Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate * State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) * Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. COMPENSATION Placement on theDistrict's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $77.44 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$58.08 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate) to $98.98 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$74.24 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate) at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $127.21 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$95.41 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate). Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Need Help With Your Online Account? * Use the onlineHelp Guideor contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. * Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at . REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position: * Employment Application * Resume or Curriculum Vitae * Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) * Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application. * What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations? * What role should faculty play in student success? * Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s). * How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success? Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see theSierra College website for additional helpfultips and tools for prospective applicants. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. * Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO/TITLE IXEMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English1-800-735-2929 Spanish1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English1-800-735-2922 Spanish1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784

Created: 2024-10-22