Location: Yuba College - Marysville, CA.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of a relevant Yuba College curriculum leading to participation and completion of Ag-Tech certificate and degree pathways.
Develop and systematically update course curricula to align with industry advancements, Ag-Tech advisory recommendations, and regional workforce needs.
Provide instruction in a variety of areas within Agriculture Technology and Sciences, including, but not limited to Agriculture Engineering, Agricultural Production, and emerging Ag-Tech fields. Sample topics include:
Precision agriculture and precision harvesting
Field and soil management (e.g., grading, surveying)
Farm equipment operation and maintenance
Agriculture fabrication and construction
Hydraulics/fluid power and fundamentals of electronics and industrial automation
Smart farming technologies, wireless control systems, and autonomous equipment
PLC programming, coding, troubleshooting, and automation systems
GIS applications for agriculture
Systems integration, network management, and information systems security
Database management and integration for agricultural operations
Robotics and sensor-based systems (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontrollers)
Integrated systems/warehouse management technologies
Prepare complete course syllabi, outlines, and assessment materials, and collaborate on articulation and dual enrollment agreements with local colleges and high schools.
Utilize modern teaching methods, including applied lab experiences, industry-aligned projects, fieldwork, simulations, and online learning environments.
Adapt instructional strategies to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities to support equitable student success.
Teach day, evening, weekend, distance-learning, accelerated, or point-to-point courses as assigned.
Design, build, and test experiments for each laboratory assignment as needed in courses.
Provide hands-on learning experiences, including fabrication labs, robotics workshops, precision technology exercises, and agricultural equipment operation and manufacturing simulations.
Determine necessary equipment and materials for program to be offered.
Research, procure, and set up equipment for delivery of program.
Maintain, supervise, and track instructional equipment, technology systems, facilities, and grounds associated with the agriculture department.
Support, utilize, and integrate the college farm, land labs, and applied outdoor spaces into course instruction.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students across other career-technical programs on campus to support interdisciplinary learning and project-based education.
Advise and assist students in achieving program and career objectives, including industry certifications when appropriate.
Collect, track, and evaluate course- and program-level Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
Complete required reporting, including program review, curriculum updates, and departmental planning.
Provide guidance to instructional support assistants and supervise student workers.
Promote and recruit students from local high school agriculture programs and participate in outreach such as career fairs and industry events.
Maintain membership and participation in activities of an allied professional organization for continued professional development.
Work collaboratively with community organizations such as the Farm Bureau and agricultural industry partners.
Enhance cooperative relationships with local, state, and national agricultural industries to ensure program relevance.
Build and actively participate in the Yuba College Agriculture Advisory Committee.
Complete required reporting for student evaluation, instructional materials, purchasing, equipment tracking, and budget development. Support the supervising dean in collaborating with campus and community groups to provide programs and information relevant to student and community needs
Essential Duties Summary:
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Agriculture Engineering at California Community Colleges (all degrees and units must be from accredited institutions):
Master's in Agriculture Engineering (equipment and machinery, farm mechanics)
OR
Bachelor's in any agriculture discipline and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment
OR
Associate degree in any agriculture discipline and six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment
OR
The equivalent
OR
Possession of a California Community College life credential in Agriculture
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:Preference may be given to applicants with:
Master's degree in agriculture, education with a specialization in industrial agriculture, or other approved related fields (including but not limited to agricultural engineering, agricultural mechanics, natural resources, viticulture, or related mechanized agricultural disciplines); or the equivalent.
Experience teaching in high school and/or post-secondary institutions.
Experience in industrial agricultural applications.
Professional experience with modern agricultural technologies, including drones, robotics, wireless controls, autonomous systems, precision harvesting, GIS, and digital agriculture platforms.
Ability to teach and apply network management, PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system integration in agricultural contexts.
Ability to drive trucks and trailer equipment and operate/maintain agricultural machinery.
Ability to construct agricultural structures and safely supervise fabrication activities.
Experience in advising or leading youth leadership programs such as 4-H, FFA, or other agriculture-related organizations.
Demonstrated leadership in working with business and industry partners to align educational programs with workforce needs.
Ability to identify and secure grants, donations, and other funding sources to support program growth and modernization.
Knowledge of external certifications that support employment pathways (e.g., equipment operation, precision ag systems, safety certifications).
Physical Demands:
Range/Step: Class II step 1 - Class VII step 10
Salary Range: $79,984 to $128,369 /YR. (Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)
Benefits Information:Additional Resources:
- About The Yuba Community College District - Certificated Benefits Overview
- Certificated Benefit Summary and Rates
- Certificated Salary Schedule
- Kaiser Notice
- Retirement System (STRS)
- Collective Bargaining Agreement
Posting Number: AS906P
Open Date: 02/11/2026
Close Date: 3/11/2026
Review Start Date:Open Until Filled:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This recruitment is open to all FULL TIME FACULTY beginning February 11, 2026, to February 21, 2026. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to apply for a transfer, please complete an online application and send an email to the Office of People & Culture (HR): yccdhr@goyccd.onmicrosoft.com and include the subject words: Transfer / Position Title. Please indicate in the body of the email that you are applying during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period and you have completed an online application. For additional information about YCCD's TRANFER NOTICE PERIOD, please refer to the FAYCCD CBA: Article 5.0 - 5.3: Transfers .
External applicants are welcome to apply; however, external applications will not be considered during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank.
2. DO NOT USE WORDS ; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process.
3. DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS: Self photographs or of any nature.
4. DO NOT INCLUDE: Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education Code 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
2. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.
SPONSORSHIP:
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
For questions about YCCD's application process, please contact (530) 741-6851.
To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/4275
EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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