Adjunct Faculty- Horticulture

Illinois Central College; Illinois; On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition waivers for employee and dependents

On-site childcare center

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Horticulture courses in the Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building. This part-time role includes day and evening course schedules, with opportunities for continued teaching in future semesters.

The ideal candidate will possess at least a Bachelor's degree in the discipline, with strong instructional skills and the ability to support student success through communication and collaboration.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in instructing or tutoring preferred.
• Ability to maintain office hours for student support.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate Horticulture courses.
• Follow syllabi and maintain material availability.
• Collaborate to improve student experience.

Skills

Instruction skills

Communication with students

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Bachelor's degree in Discipline

Associate's degree in Discipline with 2000 work hours

10 years of work experience in Discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty- Horticulture page is loaded## Adjunct Faculty- Horticulturelocations: Agriculture and Industrial Technology Buildingtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR-000919**Position Title:**Horticulture Adjunct Faculty**Campus:**Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building**Employment Type:**Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time**Department:**Agricultural & Industrial Tech (JM - Faculty)**Start Date:**06/01/2026**Job Description:****Summary**Illinois Central College is looking for Adjunct Faculty to teach Horticulture courses. Day and Evening online and in person course schedules are available. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach for future semesters.Adjunct Faculty are primarily responsible for instructing assigned courses meeting classroom standards. The Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabi. Additionally, Adjunct Faculty will be required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester.For information on compensation please click the link below.***Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.*****For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.****Essential Functions***This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.* Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.* Maintain office hours and availability.* Communicate with students working to ensure student success.* Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.* Perform related duties as required.**Minimum Qualifications***The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.** Bachelor's degree in Discipline; OR Associate's degree in Discipline with 2000 work hours in Discipline; OR 10 years of work experience in Discipline.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience instructing, tutoring, or similarly teaching in Discipline.* Experience working in higher education.**EEOC Statement****Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.**## Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:* ## paid time off;* ## 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays* ## medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;* ## tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;* ## on-site childcare center;* ## 403(b) retirement plans; and* ## State University Retirement System pension plan.## To learn more about full-time at ICC.**Make an Impact at Illinois Central College**At Illinois Central College, our employees help transform lives through education and strengthen the communities we serve. From faculty to staff, every role contributes to student success and community impact.**At ICC you'll have the opportunity to:*** **Make a meaningful difference** in students' lives* **Work alongside passionate colleagues** dedicated to education and service* **Contribute to the growth and success** of our local communitiesExplore our open positions and discover how you can make an impact at ICC.