Agricultural Business Instructor Tenure-Track Madera Community College

Position: Agricultural Business Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College

Agricultural Business Instructor – Full-Time Tenure-Track

Posting Number: AA
Campus: Madera Community College
Start Date: 08/05/2026

Essential Functions

We value equity and welcoming diverse student populations. An equity-minded leader will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to close equity gaps.

• Hold accountability for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
• Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view elimination of inequities as a collective responsibility.
• Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference.
• Support practices that develop culturally responsive teaching environments.
• Strategically build support for equity initiatives across internal and external communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in introduction to agricultural business, agriculture economics, agriculture computer applications, agriculture accounting, agriculture marketing, farm management, agriculture sales and communication, agriculture ambassadors and career preparation, leadership, and more.
• Assist in operation of Agriculture Business budget, facilities, and programs.
• Develop Agriculture Business advisory committee and coordinate meetings at least twice a year.
• Provide advice and mentorship for students within the department.
• Participate in recruitment activities with high school agricultural programs such as FFA competitive events and student leadership activities.
• Participate in Program Review and Student Learning Outcome development and assessment to improve student learning.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of new curriculum and academic programs that are in demand.
• Stay current in the discipline and participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Increase enrollment and completion, assist students in job placement, and follow up with students in work experience and internship/externship opportunities.
• Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees.
• Assist with development and management of local, state and federal grants.
• Teach 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.
• Otherwise fulfill all duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time equivalent, closely related professional experience.
• Associate’s degree and six years of full-time equivalent, closely related professional experience.
• Valid California Community College Credential.
• Equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience 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.
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to support racially minoritized students.
• Related professional experience in agricultural business.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students and staff.
• Master’s degree in agricultural business (demonstrated).
• Ability to involve students in leadership activities and serve as co-curricular activity advisor for agricultural student organizations.
• Experience recruiting students and interacting with employers.
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes and incorporating them into program improvement.
• Commitment to professional growth and membership in professional organizations.
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.

Conditions of Employment

Annual Salary: $71,054 – $106,970 (based on education and experience).
Doctoral Stipend: $2,419.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and CalSTRS retirement.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened for completeness and minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be invited to interview. Interviews will follow a first level in week of TBD and final interviews in week of TBD.

EEO Statement

State Center Community College District and Madera Community College are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity and treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the hiring process.

Final date to receive applications

Close Date:
February 11, 2026 11:59 p.m. (Open Until Filled).

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