FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28, 2025

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

 
 10-Month Tenure Track Position

COMPENSATION:  Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid HMO medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.   
• District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.  
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page.

• Create a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects.
• Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned.
• Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required. 

• Teach lower division lecture and laboratory courses in at least one or more of the following areas: Animal/Veterinary Science, Natural Resource Management/Environmental Science, and Plant/Horticulture Science.
• Develop, implement, and teach innovative curriculum/programs to promote student learning and career readiness in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management that respond to declining natural resources, economic and social pressures.
• Support integration and management of this departments three focuses (Animal/Veterinary Science, Natural Resource Management/Environmental Conservation, and Plant/Horticulture Science) into the Agriculture and Natural Sciences Guided Pathway.
• Develop and support partnerships with local High School Agriculture programs, community conservation organizations, natural resource management agencies, and industry partners.
• Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects.
• Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned.
• Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required.  
• Participate in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes.

  
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience or any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience 

of related experience to qualify. 

**Associates degree or above and professional experience in agriculture, natural resource management; natural science and education with a specialization in: agricultural business/production; agricultural engineering; agricultural mechanics; agronomy; animal, biological, ecological, environmental, equine, plant/horticulture, and veterinary science; environmental conservation and studies; forestry; air resources, natural resources, solid waste and water management; pomology; sustainable agriculture; wildlife management. OR the equivalent.

• Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
Experience in field work and/or scientific research in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management or a related field.

Teaching experience in the High School, College, University or other settings. 

Project Management towards designing, resourcing and implementing project that meet environmental and/or social needs.

We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. See their website: California Community Colleges for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu)

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

KNOWLEDGE:

The scientific principles that underlie the study and application of Agriculture and Plant Science/Natural Resource Management. The basic principles that support sustainable development.

ABILITIES:

Design and implement project-based labs and learning assignments.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.•

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at School Jobs with your username and password.

A complete file consists of all the following:

1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form

2. A letter expressing interest in the position

3. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.

4. A Resume or CV

VISA

Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

EEO Statement

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information