Adjunct Opportunities - Horticulture
About The Position
Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the Biology and Horticulture department for Fall and Winter 2026. The horticulture program at Bergen Community College focuses on ornamental plants, those valued for their appearance, beauty or fragrance, as opposed to those grown for human consumption as in agriculture or utilitarian value as in textiles or other industries. The mission of the horticulture program at Bergen Community College is to train students in the art, science and business of the ornamental plant industries and developing their abilities to research, evaluate and organize information to present their findings before teachers, peers, employers or clients. Our horticulture faculty encourage creative problem solving, teamwork and individual effort, hands-on learning, professionalism, and entrepreneurship in our students.
Requirements
- Industry experience and a firm understanding of ornamental horticulture.
- Experience in one of the areas represented by the courses: Plant Propagation, Landscaping of annual plants, Landscaping of woody plants, Pests of ornamental plants, Fundamentals of Horticulture, Turf and Grounds.
Nice To Haves
- Formal education in horticulture or a related field.
- Teaching experience is a plus.
- An associate degree or higher is preferred but not necessary depending on professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Plant Propagation
- Teach courses in Landscaping of annual plants
- Teach courses in Landscaping of woody plants
- Teach courses in Pests of ornamental plants
- Teach courses in Fundamentals of Horticulture
- Teach courses in Turf and Grounds
Benefits
- Tuition Waiver for BCC courses for themselves or their dependents
- ABP and 403b
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
