Horticulture Technology Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Instructor, Horticulture Technology

• Teach horticulture courses during the day, evening and/or hybrid as needed.

• Planning and implementing hands-on projects to reinforce course objectives.

• Provide effective instruction to students in the classroom by preparing for each learning experience, providing supplemental electronic materials to enhance lessons, using effective evaluation methods to evaluate student performance.

• Support student learning outside of the classroom by holding regular office hours, providing information about additional resources outside of class, and responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner so as to promote student success.

• Maintain teaching and work environment by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

• Maintain accurate records such as attendance, grades, information for accreditation, and other important data and submit reports according to college policies.

• Other tasks will include identifying and assessing student learning outcomes; excellent communication with the Department Head; grading and returning work in a timely manner; and holding weekly office hours.

Required:

• Associate's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution in Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Education, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in an arboriculture related job, such as climber or plant health care specialist.

• Computer literate

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Applicant should also be able to demonstrate the ability to implement strict safety protocols on a continual basis and pay close attention to detail.

• Applicant must have the ability to operate equipment associated with horticulture related courses

Preferred: 

• 2 years of higher education teaching experience

• NC Pesticide License

• The ACC online application must be completed in its entirety in order to be given full consideration. This includes all degrees awarded, work history, and credentials.

• Unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting, regionally accredited institutions must be electronically attached to your application, submitted to Human Resources, prior to being considered for an interview.

• Applicants selected for on-campus interviews will be asked to demonstrate skills needed to teach program courses.