Adjunct Faculty - Horticulture

St. Louis Community College•Meramec, MO

About The Position

STLCC’s Horticulture Department is seeking an evening adjunct instructor for HRT 231, Native Plants: Intentional Communities. The course gives students opportunities to apply best practices in maintaining native landscapes, identify native plants in the field, and develop skills for creating native plant communities. It focuses on the fundamentals and marketing of native plant design for intentional eco-communities. Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. They focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Course-based assignments may vary by term, modality, and campus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the subject field, or a master’s degree with at least 30 approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields.
For applicable specialized career or technical fields, a bachelor’s degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or another combination of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level.
Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
Prepare course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality.
Deliver instruction using effective strategies that support student engagement and learning.
Assess student performance, grade assignments and examinations, and provide meaningful, timely feedback.
Maintain accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
Report midterm and final grades through College-designated systems by established deadlines.
Clearly communicate course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes to students.
Maintain appropriate office hours or student availability as defined by the department.
Respond to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
Use the College’s learning management system and other required instructional technologies.
Ensure courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Notify the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.
Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meetings.
Complete required compliance training, including FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices.
Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of assigned courses.
Perform other normal instructional responsibilities as assigned by the College.