Adjunct Professor – Horticulture Technologies 900671

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,500; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City invites applications for teaching positions in horticulture. The role focuses on developing students’ critical thinking and providing horticulture theory and practical lab-based instruction to prepare students as constructive community members.

Responsibilities include teaching horticulture classes, managing lecture and hands-on lab sessions, and maintaining high standards of teaching quality.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in the subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements.
• Three to five years of industry experience in the area(s) of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop in students the skills of critical thinking and horticulture theory; help learners apply concepts.
• Teach horticulture courses, including lecture-only subjects and lecture subjects with hands-on lab sessions.

Skills

Teaching Competence

Communication skills

Computer skills

Customer focus

Ethical professionalism

Education

Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field

Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in discipline (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Mauricio Torres, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Dependent on needs of the department and course schedule

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750 per credit hour for lecture courses. $800 per credit hour for lab courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn horticulture theory and application content presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community. May teach horticulture classes, including lecture‑only subjects and/or lecture subjects with hands‑on lab sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in the subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Must have three to five years of industry experience in the area(s) of instruction.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as email, internet, and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas).
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in discipline or related area or Master's Degree with 18 hours in the discipline
• Prefer experience using Canvas LMS
• College-level teaching and online classroom management experience