Adjunct Faculty, Plant Science & Landscaping Technology

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks an adjunct Landscape Faculty to teach a broad range of courses including equipment operations, turf grass, botany and landscape contracting.

Part-time, as-needed throughout the academic year. Candidates must reside in Ohio within commuting distance to respond to onsite work; background checks required. A Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade exams and assignments.
• Maintain attendance records and submit grades by deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching.
• Attend periodic meetings with supervisors and College.

Skills

Advanced communication

Organizational skills

Community responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Master’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Department: Liberal Arts & SciencesLocation: College-WideReports To: Associate DeanRecruitment Type: External/InternalRequisition ID: req7009Employment Type: Part-Time FacultyUnion Position: Non-UnionWork Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a full range of landscape courses including equipment operations and maintenance, landscape practices, greenhouse production, turf grass, plant, pathology, entomology, soils, basic and advanced landscape contracting, landscape plants, and botany.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Horticulture or related field
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01-02 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.