Horticulture Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 2,166,510 - 2,377,530; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a Horticulture Instructor for part-time teaching assignments in its Natural Sciences department. Responsibilities include delivering courses that cater to a diverse student population while demonstrating a commitment to equity-minded practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching experience. The position offers flexibility in work schedule and a salary range of $1,572.67 to $1,725.85 per lecture unit, reflecting the importance of educational equity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of relevant teaching experience.
• Commitment to diversity and equity-minded practices in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach horticulture courses to a diverse student body.
• Support college's commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Understanding diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Horticulture Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Special Instructions

This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner and applicants will be notified. This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time and temporary faculty assignments on an as‑needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part‑time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statute. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808‑4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Position Details

Classification Title: Horticulture Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Salary Range: $1,572.67–$1,725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1,572.67–$1,725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1,258.16–$1,380.60 per lab unit rate

Job Title: Horticulture Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Department: FC Natural Sciences

Location: Fullerton College

Percentage of Employment: Part‑Time

Months of Employment: Varies

Work Schedule: Varies

About Us

Fullerton College is a student-centered community college serving over 60,000 students and a diverse community of more than one million people annually. Founded in 1913, the college is recognized for its high transfer and graduation rates and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fullerton College is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving‑Institution, offering a broad range of support services for students and faculty through programs such as Puente, Umoja, EOPS, and a Veterans Resource Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
• OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
• OR a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area;
• OR the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff, and be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in horticulture, particularly as it relates to the relevance of horticulture to students’ lives, interests, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps of racially minoritized groups within horticulture.

Supplemental Questions

• * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How have you demonstrated you have knowledge of and are sensitive to the needs and experiences of the diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff? (Open Ended Question)
• * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How would your experience, training, and/or knowledge of these types of diverse groups assist you in achieving the goals of this position? (Open Ended Question)
• * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States (NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you perform the essential functions of this position as outlined in the job description with or without reasonable accommodations?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcripts with degree posted (may be unofficial)
• Optional Documents
  • Additional Transcripts I
  • Additional Transcripts II
  • NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree
  • Copy of California Community College Credential

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