2026/2027 - Associate Faculty - Agricultural Production (Plant Science)

Employment Opportunity Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be temporary, part‑time, and/or on‑call, and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote‑only assignments. Compensation and Benefits Assignments are made on a part‑time, hourly basis. A part‑time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full‑time assignment. Starting hourly rate: see the hourly salary schedules or contact Human Resources for more information. Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) and is documented in application materials. Initial step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract Article 27. Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment. Benefits Medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro‑rated basis. Retirement options: CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance, and Social Security. Eligibility is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS. Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off‑campus assignments. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise. Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services. Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in district or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation. The examples above are representative of duties required for this job. Selection Process If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to the pool, they will review applications. If not, applications remain in queue for consideration until the need arises or up to one year. Selected candidates are invited to an interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. Candidates not given an immediate assignment remain in the pool for four years. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two years of full‑time (or part‑time equivalent) related experience; OR an Associate's degree and six years of full‑time (or part‑time equivalent) related experience; OR the equivalent; OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor's Credential in Agricultural Services and Processing. Sensitivity to, and understanding of, diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism. Application Procedures Completed Santa Rosa Junior College / GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and Agency‑wide questions. Three professional references with one supervisor. Brief cover letter. Current resume. Written response to diversity prompt (200‑500 words). Provide separate document for diversity response (not included with cover letter or resume). Conditions of Employment Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Background check including Live Scan and TB screening. Willingness to work on‑site as determined by the department. Areas Qualified to Teach Agriculture Science Agriculture Education Plant Science Non‑Discrimination The District is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and members of underrepresented groups. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or other protected categories. Required Question Have you submitted your 500‑word response to the diversity prompt? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Rosa Junior College STEM Network