Faculty Employment Opportunities

PRIORITY FILING DEADLINE

Re-opened - new deadline is Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
(initial screening date - open until filled)

*It is the candidates responsibility to be sure that all required materials reach Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on the priority filing deadline to be given priority consideration for the position. For applications received after the priority filing deadline where the committee has already begun the initial screening process, materials will be kept on file and only be considered if the initial screening is unsuccessful. Contact Human Resources for details.

Initial Committee Interviews will be held on Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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 2013. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Agriculture Program at Santa Rosa Junior College is made up of seven full-time and over twenty five adjunct instructors teaching to over 2,500 students. This is the largest community college agriculture program in California, and has been recognized as the California Agriculture Teachers Association 2010 Outstanding Agriculture Community College Program. The instructional program comprises over fifteen diversified program areas serving the needs of vocational and transfer students, including the SRJC Shone Farm, consisting of over 365 acres of land, which offers learning by doing application in the various laboratories of the programs. Included in the farm operations are 72 acres of wine grapes, a bonded winery, 17 acres sustainable agriculture vegetables and fruit, 100 acres of pasture for cow/calf, sheep and horse herds, 120 acres of timber, and 50 acres of multi-use land. The Richard L. Thomas classroom was constructed on the farm in 2002 and the Warren G. Dutton Ag Pavilion opened in 2007 to facilitate further growth in the Agriculture/Natural Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The program coordinators duties may include, but are not limited to the following: provide instruction that is current, relevant, and utilizes hands-on innovative instructional techniques and resources; develop curriculum for use in traditional lecture-lab formats, as well as day and evening specialty short courses; develop course and program level student learning outcomes; conduct learning assessment projects. Serve as liaison to Shone Farm management and staff with respect to courses scheduled at the farm and the interface between instruction and farm operations; schedule Agribusiness courses to optimize student enrollment. Assist in Ag/NR department planning including and make recommendations regarding the acquisition of equipment and supplies; participate in the selection, supervision, evaluation and coordination of adjunct faculty and support staff; attend and participate in professional organizations, seminars and activities to promote the Agribusiness program; coordinate and cooperate with government regulatory agencies and private firms related to Shone Farm products; maintain currency with the current local, state, and national trends related to Agricultural Business; effectively market the program for recruitment of appropriate students; coordinate the Agribusiness Advisory Committee; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; and effectively use appropriate technology and equipment.

The faculty member should be able to teach courses that give students the knowledge & skills in areas that include but are not limited to agricultural marketing and management, food and fiber distribution systems, value-added agriculture, and agricultural market structure and performance; teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to Introduction to Agricultural Business, Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Computer Applications, Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Accounting, Agriculture Sales & Communication, Farm Organization and Management, and Agriculture Leadership.

SRJC offers courses at two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, as well as multiple satellite locations within the district, including online. While your primary assignment may be for the Santa Rosa Campus, please note the district reserves the right of assignment to any location, and that assignments could involve any combination of day or evening classes with weekly office hours being mandatory.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelor's degree AND two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience; OR an Associates degree AND six years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience; OR the equivalent; OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructors Credential in Agricultural Services and Processing. Requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

If you do not possess the minimum qualifications exactly as stated on the previous page, you must file for equivalency. If claiming equivalency, applicants are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at time of application.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a field or major related to Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics.
• Prior high school or college level teaching experience
• Knowledge of current trends in agribusiness field and strategies for working with multicultural and re-
• Professional / community involvement in Agricultural Industry
• Five years of practical experience in Agribusiness

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

In order to be given priority consideration for this position, applicants must submit AN ORIGINAL PLUS ONE COPY OF EACH of the following documents by the priority filing deadline:

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Faculty Application Form, Personal Data Form and Applicant Notification Form. Voluntary Data Form is optional.
   • If applicable, completed Equivalency Form and supporting documents.
2. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the requirements and are qualified to perform the duties as listed in the Position Description section of this announcement.
3. A statement describing your demonstrated experience in understanding and being sensitive to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
4. Current Resume.
5. Copies of transcripts of all college level course work. Unofficial copies (both sides) are acceptable, but official transcripts must be submitted prior to hiring. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application. Contact the Human Resources Department for more information.
6. If applicable, copy of fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructors Credential in Agricultural Services and Processing (both sides).
7. Provide a syllabus for an AGRICULTURE MARKETING class to be taught at Santa Rosa Junior College. The course should emphasize the framework of agribusiness marketing systems; prices and marketing costs; functional and organizational issues; food marketing; and commodity marketing. The syllabus should include as assignment schedule that contains:
   • Week-by-week or day-by-day schedule including class meetings and topics covered;
   • Daily or weekly reading assignments;
   • Quiz and exam dates;
   • Due dates of other assignments such as reports, essays, or term papers; and
   • Indication where SRJC Shone Farm productions would be incorporated in the instructional framework

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting Salary Range: $53,938 - $76,871 per year (2013/14 Faculty Salary Schedule - the rates on this schedule include a 2.116% pay reduction and a 1.13% furlough). Teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees determine salary placement on a schedule that is competitive with other California Community Colleges.

Benefits: The District offers a competitive health and benefit package for employees and eligible dependents.

Leave/Holiday time: Full-time faculty members earn one day of sick leave for each month worked and are entitled to holidays recognized by the District that fall within the regular academic year.

Housing: A mortgage loan at reduced fees may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).

MORE ABOUT SRJC

Application Materials & Procedures

To download job announcements and application materials, please go to http://www.santarosa.edu/hr/job-openings/job-openings.php or contact us to be mailed the materials to apply :

Human Resources Department

Santa Rosa Junior College

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1988 Armory Drive

MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

PHONE (707) 527-4954

FAX (707) 527-4967

EMAIL bhodenfield@santarosa.edu

The office is located in the Button Building on the college campus and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All documents included in your application file become the property of the college and will not be returned. Your file for this opening will not be considered for future openings. New documents must be submitted for each opening.

It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the priority filing deadline to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the priority filing deadline will be considered only if the initial priority screening is unsuccessful.

Following the priority filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be forwarded to a screening committee for review. Approximately 15 to 20 days later, we will notify you whether or not you have been chosen for interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may include representatives from the Faculty, the Administration, the Classified Staff, the Student Body, and the Board of Trustees.

Although Santa Rosa Junior College does not reimburse candidates for expenses related to the first interview, candidates traveling from out of the area for administrative or full-time faculty positions who are selected as finalists will be offered a travel stipend for their administrative interview(s).

If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
3. Must be fingerprinted and have background clearance (at applicant.s expense); and
4. Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).

The Jeanne Clery Annual Security Report, which includes personal safety and crime prevention information, related District policies, and District crime statistics, is available at www.santarosa.edu/police or paper copies are available upon request from the District Police Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the College mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.