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Santa Rosa Junior College
Natural Resource Management - Tenure Track Instructor
  • Position Number: 6889822
  • Location: Santa Rosa, CA
  • Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry


Natural Resource Management - Tenure Track Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College


Salary: $86,901.00 - $121,795.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Contract Faculty

Job Number: 25-01532

Location: Sonoma County, CA

Department: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Closing: Continuous

Description

FIRST FILING DEADLINE: March 11th, 2026
Position is open until filled. Initial application review deadline is March 11th, 2026. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
  • Application Review Deadline: March 11,2026
  • First Round of Interviews: May 4, 2026
  • Finalist Interviews: May 19, 2026
  • Start Date: August 17th, 2026


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Salary Range: Yearly salary of $86,901.00 -$121,795.00 (25/26 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8. AFA Contract - Articles
  • Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our Benefits page.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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 2026. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Agriculture & Natural Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College offers hands-on, science-based programs that prepare students for thriving careers in vital fields such as animal science, environmental horticulture, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, viticulture, and veterinary technology. Students can explore disciplines ranging from crop and soil science to habitat restoration, gaining skills that lead to careers in winemaking, resource conservation, agricultural business, and environmental stewardship-or to advanced degrees in related fields. Classes are held across three college sites including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Shone Farm in Forestville. With a blend of classroom learning, real-world experience at SRJC's Shone Farm, and connections to industry partners, the department strives to prepare students for work in some of the most important disciplines needed to sustain our food supply and ecosystem. (https://ag.santarosa.edu/)

This position will primarily be located at Shone Farm, SRJC's 365-acre diversified farm in the Russian River Valley that includes 120 acres of forest, 100 acres of pasture for various livestock herds, 90 acres of vineyard, 12 acres for crop production, 4 acres of olive and apple trees, and 39 acres of buildings and improvements. It is one of the largest agriculture sites in the California Community Colleges system, and a place where SRJC students practice hands-on applied learning that prepares them for the workplace or transfer to a four-year university. (https://shonefarm.santarosa.edu/)

Essential Functions:
  • Provide high-quality instruction and academic support to students in Natural Resources and related courses, which may include day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, and/or off-campus assignments. Many classes include indoor and outdoor instruction.
  • Develop, update, and revise curriculum to meet the needs of students pursuing transfer and career education pathways, incorporating current instructional technologies, industry practices, and effective teaching strategies.
  • Serve as Program Coordinator and discipline expert for the Natural Resources Program, providing leadership for program planning, coordination, and long-term sustainability, in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement (All Faculty Association contract).
  • Engage with local agencies, industry, and community partners to inform curriculum, workforce relevance, and emerging trends.
  • Provide vision and strategic direction for program growth and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate the instructional use and stewardship of discipline-related facilities and field sites, including the Shone Farm forest, in collaboration with Shone Farm staff.
  • Lead the continued operation and development of the Wildfire Resilience Program (WRP).
  • Coordinate program logistics, including course scheduling and field/laboratory resources.
  • Establish and maintain safe, inclusive, and effective learning environments, particularly in field-based, laboratory, and applied instructional settings.
  • Maintain professional currency in Natural Resource Management and related disciplines through ongoing professional development and engagement with current practices.
  • Participate in department, division, and District service, including committee work, curriculum and program assessment, faculty hiring and evaluation processes, and shared governance activities.
  • Collaborate with District support staff (including Science Laboratory Instructional Assistants and Coordinator of Science Labs) and community partners to support instructional quality, student success, and program effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.


Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed above for disciplines of interest, or they must file for equivalency (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) in order to be considered. Candidates who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please also see the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information. For questions regarding the equivalency process, please contact Human Resources.
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree(s) or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

OR Associate degree(s) AND six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.
OR the Equivalent (Please file for equivalency)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: ecology, forestry, native plants, plant communities, plant propagation, horticulture, restoration ecology, or plant science, with the ability to teach across multiple subject areas as departmental needs evolve.
  • Experience supporting academic or workforce programs through curriculum development, coordination, field-based or laboratory instruction, and collaboration with community or agency partners.
  • Knowledge of contemporary natural resource management challenges and practices in California-such as wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, habitat restoration, watershed stewardship, or sustainable land management-particularly as they relate to Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area.
  • Experience utilizing instructional software and technology to facilitate teaching in natural resources and/or related disciplines.


Application Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:
  1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
  1. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
  2. A brief cover letter.
  3. Current Resume.
  4. A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below:

Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:
  • Curricula;
  • Learning activities;
  • Teaching/counseling practices;
  • Educational Resources;
  • Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
  • Program Development
  1. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.
  2. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.
  3. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

    PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
  • Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote only' assignments).
  • Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
  • Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
  • Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954.
  • Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found here.
  • An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:


Non-Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Title IX, please refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434, which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.



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