Evening Horticulture Adjunct: Native Plants & Eco-Communities

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking an evening adjunct instructor for HRT 231 - Native Plants: Intentional Communities.

The course covers native landscape practices, plant identification in the field, and development of native plant communities for intentional eco-communities. Adjunct faculty duties include teaching per course outlines, preparing materials, delivering engaging instruction, assessing performance, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the subject field or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree with at least 30 graduate hours in the subject or related fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree with subject-major and relevant professional experience; other combinations permitted by accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Education

Master’s Degree in the subject field

Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience

Other combinations of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience as permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies

Job description

St. Louis Community College is seeking an evening adjunct instructor for HRT 231 - Native Plants: Intentional Communities.

The course covers native landscape practices, plant identification in the field, and development of native plant communities for intentional eco-communities. Adjunct faculty duties include teaching per course outlines, preparing materials, delivering engaging instruction, assessing performance, and maintaining records.