Adjunct Faculty, Plant Science & Landscaping Technology

Cuyahoga Community College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a part-time (adjunct) faculty member for the Liberal Arts & Sciences department to teach landscape courses. The role involves preparing learning activities, grading, and maintaining student records. A Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates may have a Master’s degree and teaching experience. The role requires residency in Ohio due to onsite demands. Compensation is $942 per semester unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of landscape courses including equipment operations and maintenance.
• Prepare course materials like syllabi and assignments.
• Evaluate and grade students’ work.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field

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 & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7009

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work 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).

Adjunct only

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 3354:1-40-01.2 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.

Compensation

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