Adjunct Faculty, Plant Science & Landscaping Technology

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) • Highland Hills, OH

80d • $942

About The Position

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position in the Department of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Cuyahoga Community College. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. The position involves teaching a full range of landscape courses including equipment operations and maintenance, landscape practices, greenhouse production, turf grass, plant pathology, entomology, soils, basic and advanced landscape contracting, landscape plants, and botany. The work schedule will be determined based on business unit needs, with classes potentially offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Horticulture or related field
• Teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Participates in periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Benefits

• Part-time faculty position with a set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree