Adjunct Instructor, Horticulture

Georgia Department of Revenue • Augusta, GA

7d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The Horticulture Technical Adjunct Instructor performs all aspects of instruction for the Horticulture Program at Augusta Technical College. The instructor teaches courses according to scheduling needs, develops and updates course guides and syllabi, prepares classroom and laboratory learning materials, and maintains a safe, conducive laboratory environment. Course content should be current, organized, and aligned with learning outcomes and students’ prior learning. The instructor is also expected to understand college programs and services and stay informed about industry trends through contact with the local and state business community and professional associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least three years of in-field work experience.
• Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy the appropriate accrediting bodies for the assigned course.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Horticulture.
• Experience reflecting the competencies, skills, and knowledge the instructor is expected to teach.
• Teaching experience at the secondary and/or postsecondary level.
• Effective communication skills.
• Competent computer skills and ability to use common software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in the Horticulture Program based on scheduling needs.
• Develop and update instructor guides for assigned courses, including course outlines, lesson plans, information sheets, remedial and enrichment activities, available audiovisual materials and software, and evaluation instruments or their locations.
• Develop and update a syllabus for each assigned course, including course details, description, assignment schedule, competencies, learning outcomes, required textbooks, tools and supplies, and evaluation and grading procedures.
• Maintain a laboratory environment conducive to learning by keeping areas clean, maintaining equipment in safe order, posting safety procedures, and establishing a safety program.
• Prepare for laboratory instruction by selecting appropriate learning experiences, updating instructional materials, ordering supplies and equipment, reproducing materials, and using varied learning modalities and instructional technology.
• Maintain current, well-organized course content that relates to learning outcomes and students’ previous learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of institutional services and policies, college programs, job placement and follow-up, financial aid, library resources, and bookstore operations.
• Stay informed about current industry and business-community trends and maintain contact with local and state business communities and professional associations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level