Ranch Education Non-Credit Part-Time Instructor Pool

Job Description Summary

The newly created series of classes in Ranch Education are part of the non-credit Vocational Education Program at Cuesta.

The primary goal of the Ranch Education classes is to create farm and ranch employees and managers who have a basic grounding in animal handling and care, ranch design and maintenance, pasture maintenance and herding techniques. Emphasis will be placed on regenerative, holistic and sustainable practices to address practical, environmental, cultural and ecological challenges. Students will gain practical hands-on experience in ranch design and repair, forage and pasture management, machinery.

Selected applicants will be interviewed to establish a pool of approved instructors for possible part-time teaching assignments in the Continuing Education and Special Programs Division. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for Ranch Education.

Assignments may be day, evening, or weekend classes at the San Luis Obispo Campus, the North County Campus, South County Center, other sites within San Luis Obispo County, or distance education.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

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* Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://.html

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Essential Functions & Qualifications

To be considered for the Ranch Education discipline:

Required:

- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.

OR

An associate degree from an accredited institution; and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught. from an accredited institution;

Also

Required:

* Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable:

* Teaching experience in the discipline, community college level preferred;

-Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

* Cover letter;

* Resume;

* Three Reference List (see further instructions below);

* Unofficial transcripts (see further instructions below);

* Diversity Statement

Diversity Statement Instructions:
Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In order to best prepare your diversity statement for this application, please review our Academic Senate approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rubric, please visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Page: https://.html

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions:
Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Unofficial Transcript Instructions:

Transcripts need to show that you meet the…