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Working Title:
Farm Operations and Management Instructor - Technical College Faculty
Institution:
Ridgewater College
Classification Title:
Tech College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
RIDG - Willmar Campus
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$44,144.00 - $99,016.00
Job Description
This Ag Faculty member provides instruction in modern agricultural operations with an emphasis on agricultural equipment systems, applied maintenance, and operational decision-making. This position prepares students for careers in production agriculture, equipment support, and ag service roles by integrating hands-on technical skills with real-world farm operations, safety, and emerging agricultural technologies. The faculty member teaches across farm operations, equipment use and upkeep, and applied diagnostics, supporting students' ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot agricultural machinery within the broader @context of farm systems, productivity, and efficiency. Instruction reflects current industry practices and workforce needs, including precision agriculture tools, equipment technology, and preventative maintenance strategies.
Salary Range:
$43,912 - $95,542: Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in agriculture, agriculture education, finance, economics or business.
Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in agricultural production, agricultural management, or agricultural extension services.
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Other Requirements
Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement
Course construction (credit course)*
Teaching/instructional methods (credit course)*
Student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course)*
Philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)**
Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
** This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday
Telework (Yes/No)
No
Start Date:
August 20, 2026
Applications must include:
Online Employment Application
Resume
Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
Unofficial copy of transcripts
About
MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.
VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
Empowerment - We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
Excellence - We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
Trust and Respect - We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
Collaboration - We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
Curiosity and Creativity - We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
Accountability - As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Minnesota State offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Academic Year Contract
Medical Insurance (single coverage $48.94 per month and family coverage is $333.91 per month)
Dental Insurance (low deductibles; single coverage $14.50 per month and family coverage is $61.86 per month)
Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
Employer paid life insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Retirement Plan
Tax-deferred Compensation
Generous vacation and sick leave
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
07-31-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
05-11-2026
Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Tara Strey
Posting Contact Email:
tara.strey@ridgewater.edu
