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Natural Resource Management - Tenure Track Instructor
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$104,348 Salary, Full-Time
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Natural Resource Management - Tenure Track Instructor at Santa Barbara City College Print Application Deadline 6/3/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/9/2026 Contact Deneatrice Lewis Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 86,901.00 - 121,795.00 Annually Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The college community is also proud of the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low income students. We highlight to you the profound commitment that the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors that create our social identities. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and walk with us into the future embracing our commitments. Santa Barbara Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable of the foregoing federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Job Description /
Essential Elements:
Print Natural Resource Management -Tenure Track Instructor Santa Rosa Junior College Salary:
$86,901.00 - $121,795.00Annually Job Type:
Full-Time Contract Faculty Job Number:
25-01532Location:
SRJC Multi-Site, Sonoma County, CA Department:
Agriculture & Natural Resources Closing:
Continuous DescriptionFIRST FILING DEADLINE
March 11th, 2026 Position is open until filled. Initial application review deadline is March 11th, 2026. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Application Review Deadline:
March 11,2026First Round of Interviews:
May 4, 2026Finalist Interviews:
May 19, 2026Start Date:
August 17th, 2026 COMPENSATIONAND BENEFITS
Salary Range:
Yearly salary of $86,901.00 -$121,795.00 (25/26 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8.http:
//www.afa-srjc.org/articles.shtml- Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Agriculture & Natural Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2026. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval. We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Agriculture & Natural Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College offers hands-on, science-based programs that prepare students for thriving careers in vital fields such as animal science, environmental horticulture, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, viticulture, and veterinary technology. Students can explore disciplines ranging from crop and soil science to habitat restoration, gaining skills that lead to careers in winemaking, resource conservation, agricultural business, and environmental stewardship-or to advanced degrees in related fields. Classes are held across three college sites including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Shone Farm in Forestville. With a blend of classroom learning, real-world experience at SRJC's Shone Farm, and connections to industry partners, the department strives to prepare students for work in some of the most important disciplines needed to sustain our food supply and ecosystem. (https://ag.santarosa.edu/) This position will primarily be located at Shone Farm, SRJC's 365-acre diversified farm in the Russian River Valley that includes 120 acres of forest, 100 acres of pasture for various livestock herds, 90 acres of vineyard, 12 acres for crop production, 4 acres of olive and apple trees, and 39 acres of buildings and improvements. It is one of the largest agriculture sites in the California Community Colleges system, and a place where SRJC students practice hands-on applied learning that prepares them for the workplace or transfer to a four-year university. (https://shonefarm.santarosa.edu/)Essential Functions:
- Provide high-quality instruction and academic support to students in Natural Resources and related courses, which may include day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, and/or off-campus assignments. Many classes include indoor and outdoor instruction.
- Develop, update, and revise curriculum to meet the needs of students pursuing transfer and career education pathways, incorporating current instructional technologies, industry practices, and effective teaching strategies.
- Serve as Program Coordinator and discipline expert for the Natural Resources Program, providing leadership for program planning, coordination, and long-term sustainability, in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement (All Faculty Association contract).
- Engage with local agencies, industry, and community partners to inform curriculum, workforce relevance, and emerging trends.
- Provide vision and strategic direction for program growth and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate the instructional use and stewardship of discipline-related facilities and field sites, including the Shone Farm forest, in collaboration with Shone Farm staff.
- Lead the continued operation and development of the Wildfire Resilience Program (WRP).
- Coordinate program logistics, including course scheduling and field/laboratory resources.
- Establish and maintain safe, inclusive, and effective learning environments, particularly in field-based, laboratory, and applied instructional settings.
- Maintain professional currency in Natural Resource Management and related disciplines through ongoing professional development and engagement with current practices.
- Participate in department, division, and District service, including committee work, curriculum and program assessment, faculty hiring and evaluation processes, and shared governance activities.
- Collaborate with District support staff (including Science Laboratory Instructional Assistants and Coordinator of Science Labs) and community partners to support instructional quality, student success, and program effectiveness.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
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//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo2LdZTnyocHFIdwfyWaiJmmRs-oTXTzaW847bVgiPAgR6yQ/viewformfor more information. For questions regarding the equivalency process, please contact Human Resources.Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree(s) or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. OR Associate degree(s) AND six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. OR the Equivalent (Please file for equivalency)Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: ecology, forestry, native plants, plant communities, plant propagation, horticulture, restoration ecology, or plant science, with the ability to teach across multiple subject areas as departmental needs evolve.
- Experience supporting academic or workforce programs through curriculum development, coordination, field-based or laboratory instruction, and collaboration with community or agency partners.
- Knowledge of contemporary natural resource management challenges and practices in California-such as wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, habitat restoration, watershed stewardship, or sustainable land management-particularly as they relate to Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area.
- Experience utilizing instructional software and technology to facilitate teaching in natural resources and/or related disciplines.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:- A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
- Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
- A brief cover letter.
- Current Resume.
- A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below: Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:
- Curricula;
- Learning activities;
- Teaching/counseling practices;
- Educational Resources;
- Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
- Program Development
- Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework.
- If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the https://hr.
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PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
- Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments).
- Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title
IX. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
- Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
- Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954.
Clery Report:
Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found https://police.santarosa.edu/.- An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified.
ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. Please see the following Online Resources to learn more aboutSRJC:
- https://president.santarosa.edu/
- https://student-services.santarosa.edu/
- https://accreditation.santarosa.edu/
- https://fact-book.santarosa.edu/public
- https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/district-mission-vision-and-values
- https://strategic-planning.