Adjunct Instructor- Golf and Sports Turf Managment

Weatherford College; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College is looking for adjunct instructors for continuous recruitment within the department. This role involves teaching courses, mentoring students, and creating an effective learning environment.

Qualified candidates should possess a Master’s degree or equivalent work experience, along with experience in turf grass management. The position requires teaching in various modalities, including face-to-face and online settings, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning experience.

Qualifications

• All faculty must meet appropriate credential standards.
• Teaching experience is essential, especially in relevant fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively and treat all individuals with respect.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction to facilitate student learning.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment.

Skills

Teaching in various modalities

Mentoring students

Experience in turf grass management

Assessment of student performance

Education

Master's degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy or Turf Management

Job description

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as‑needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction). Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

Required Education

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application. Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study; Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Required Experience

Experience in turf grass management and/or maintenance.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above in Horticulture, Agronomy or Turf Management.

Preferred Experience

Turf management on sports surfaces. Courses will vary, but irrigation, equipment, use of herbicides and other skills used in the improvement and upkeep of sports turf surfaces will be necessary in specific courses taught. Successful teaching of Horticulture, Agronomy or similar disciplines will also better suit some courses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, whether face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

• Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner.
• Assessment of student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.