Skip to Main Content Toggle navigation Mechanized Agriculture Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Continuous Recruitment This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise. Posting Details Announcement Information Posting Number Title Mechanized Agriculture Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College Campus Location Reedley College Start Date Essential Functions of Position At Reedley 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. Reedley 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 Reedley College. The ideal candidate will share Reedley College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2025-2026 academic year, we enrolled over 18,000 students in which 73% identify as Latinx, 7% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 2% as Black/African American, 15% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 2% as multiracial. Reedley College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. Providing instruction in Mechanized Agriculture in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for: Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Mechanized Agriculture; Teaching heavy duty truck classes, such as brake systems and steering/suspension; Teaching equipment technician classes, such as engines, transmission, electrical and hydraulics; Teaching AG Mechanics classes, such as welding, equipment operation, Introduction to AG Mechanics and others; Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats; Communicating effectively with students; Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record; Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives; Providing course syllabi to students; Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy; Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus, and large group instruction classes as needed, may include off-campus instruction at local high schools for dual enrollment; Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors 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 or higher and two years of directly related experience; OR Associate degree and six years of directly related experience; OR A valid California Community College Credential; OR The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). (

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If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.) Desirable Qualifications Professional competency by successfully teaching and working in agricultural mechanics; Related work and professional experience; Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies; Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration; Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning; Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; Ability to use current educational technology Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals. Salary and Benefits Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the

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Part-Time Faculty Agreement Selection Procedure The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview. Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected for a position within the 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required. 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 both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.

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Plan Additional Information Continuous Recruitment This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise. Additional Information about the Position About the College Reedley College is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California in the city of Reedley, which has a population of approximately 25,000. Known as "The World's Fruit Basket," Reedley is in one of the richest agricultural regions of the world. Reedley College was established in May 1926 as Reedley Junior College. Reedley College is located on the historic T.L. Reed Ranch, bordering the Kings River which spans over 420 acres, including a 300-acre farm. Over its nearly 100 years of service to California's Central San Joaquin Valley, Reedley College has been an essential component of higher education offering over 67 programs and degrees taught by approximately 180 full-time faculty and 400 part-time faculty. Some of the programs offered at Reedley College includes an Agriculture, that regularly receives awards for their excellence in teaching, Aviation Maintenance and Flight Sciences, Natural Resources, Forestry and Wildland Fire Fighting, and STEM, including engineering. In addition, the college is also one of 11 community colleges in California to offer students on-campus housing. Work for Us! Reedley College Reedley College's Guided Pathway framework strongly encourages collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Reedley College administrators are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to support success teams that interact directly with students in their career pathways. Administrators must also be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will facilitate their work with the population of students who attend Reedley College. Reedley College has embraced Guided Pathways with the college's goal in mind, "We motivate and inspire students to succeed". The project is designed to significantly increase the number of students who earn a certificate or degree at a California Community College. Reedley College Mission To cultivate opportunities that empower our students communities through engaging, equity-minded programs and services. Vision Providing equitable educational opportunities that transform our students and communities. Values To carry out our bold vision, we at Reedley College value:

Equity, Access, and Inclusion:

our success depends on every member of our campus community achieving their educational goals A Focus on

Students:

our practices, priorities, and policies are created, implemented, and reviewed with a relentless student-first approach

Educational Excellence:

the instruction, student services, and experience we provide to each student consistently exceed expectations

Innovation:

our words and action are always consistent with our mission

Stewardship:

our decisions are made in the context of their financial, social, and environmental impacts on our campus, our region and the world RC College Planning Site Open Date Close Date Closing Time Open Until Filled Yes