Adjunct Faculty - Agriculture/Horticulture

About the position

Responsible for teaching courses included in the Agri-Hort Technology program, including but not limited to soil science, fundamentals of horticulture, companion animals, greenhouse operations, introduction to horticulture science, landscape plants and design, and plant science. Knowledge of agricultural and horticultural principles required. Provides instruction and assesses student learning in Agri-Hort Technology program courses by utilizing various methods including lectures, laboratories, etc.; collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum and is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with faculty members and/or program coordinator and/or the assistant dean, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of skills related to each course taught.
• Prepares and reviews current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
• Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.
• Advises, counsels, and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
• Meets classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Adjunct Faculty Association Contract.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains and provides attendance and grade records for each class.
• Remains current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.
• Assesses student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels.
• Participates in curriculum and course development, review, and revision.
• Attends division and faculty meetings and communicates regularly with the program coordinator regarding instructional concerns.
• Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.
• Works in a collaborative manner and responds to phone and email requests promptly.
• Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the KCC Adjunct Faculty Handbook and the KCC Adjunct Faculty Association Contract.
• Maintains regular contact with the program coordinator and/or or division dean/assistant dean.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in agricultural/horticultural field is required.
• Master's in agricultural/horticultural field or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Qualified candidate must be functionally literate in reading, writing, and computation skills as well as computer literate or willing to learn.