OPEN POOL: Adjunct Instructor - Landscape Gardening

Sandhills Community College; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandhills Community College is seeking an Adjunct Landscape Gardening Instructor to provide high-quality instruction across classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, garden, and field settings in Landscape Gardening and related horticulture courses. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, eight-week, fall, spring, or summer sessions.

The instructor will prepare syllabi, teach in seated, hybrid, or online formats, and maintain student records while promoting safe practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Landscape Gardening, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Plant Science, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant professional or industry experience in horticulture, landscape management, landscape installation, greenhouse or nursery operations, plant production, public gardens, turfgrass, or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned Landscape Gardening, horticulture, and related courses in accordance with approved curriculum and College requirements.
• Provide classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, garden, and field-based instruction appropriate to assigned courses.
• Demonstrate proper horticultural techniques, equipment use, plant-care practices, and industry-standard procedures.
• Maintain and update course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory activities, and other course resources to ensure content remains current, accurate, and relevant.
• Teach assigned classes in seated, hybrid, or online formats and during day, evening, weekend, eight-week, and summer sessions as needed.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment and ensure students follow applicable safety procedures when using tools, equipment, chemicals, greenhouse facilities, and outdoor instructional areas.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and other student records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Utilize the College's learning management system and appropriate instructional technologies to support student learning and engagement.
• Assess student learning, provide timely and constructive feedback, and implement strategies that support student success, retention, and completion.
• Maintain current knowledge of horticultural practices, technologies, equipment, plant materials, and industry trends relevant to assigned coursework.
• Communicate professionally and responsively with students, faculty, staff, supervisors, and community partners.
• Attend required departmental meetings, orientations, training, and professional development activities.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive learning environment and advance the College's mission and core values.

Education

Associate degree or higher in Landscape Gardening, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Plant Science, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

Relevant professional or industry experience in horticulture, landscape management, landscape installation, greenhouse or nursery operations, plant production, public gardens, turfgrass, or a related area.

Job description

The Adjunct Landscape Gardening Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, garden, and field instruction in Landscape Gardening and related horticulture coursework. Teaching assignments may include plant identification, soils and fertilizers, greenhouse operations, landscape design and installation, plant production and maintenance, pest management, horticultural equipment, and other related subjects. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, eight-week, fall, spring, or summer courses. The instructor is expected to support student learning, maintain required academic records, promote safe work practices, communicate professionally, and advance the mission and core values of the College.

• Prepare and teach assigned Landscape Gardening, horticulture, and related courses in accordance with approved curriculum and College requirements.
• Provide classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, garden, and field-based instruction appropriate to assigned courses.
• Demonstrate proper horticultural techniques, equipment use, plant-care practices, and industry-standard procedures.
• Maintain and update course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory activities, and other course resources to ensure content remains current, accurate, and relevant.
• Teach assigned classes in seated, hybrid, or online formats and during day, evening, weekend, eight-week, and summer sessions as needed.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment and ensure students follow applicable safety procedures when using tools, equipment, chemicals, greenhouse facilities, and outdoor instructional areas.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and other student records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Utilize the College's learning management system and appropriate instructional technologies to support student learning and engagement.
• Assess student learning, provide timely and constructive feedback, and implement strategies that support student success, retention, and completion.
• Maintain current knowledge of horticultural practices, technologies, equipment, plant materials, and industry trends relevant to assigned coursework.
• Communicate professionally and responsively with students, faculty, staff, supervisors, and community partners.
• Attend required departmental meetings, orientations, training, and professional development activities.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive learning environment and advance the College's mission and core values.

College-Wide Competencies:

• INTEGRITY– Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, and transparency in all interactions within the college. Upholds the college's values, policies, and standards, and serves as a role model for others by consistently doing what is right, even when faced with challenges and pressures
• EXCELLENCE– Strives to achieve the highest standards of quality in all aspects of work, demonstrating dedication to continuous improvement, delivering quality results, contributing to the overall success of the college and its mission.
• RESPECT– Demonstrates an appreciation for the dignity of individuals within the college. Treats students, colleagues, and community members with kindness, fairness, and consideration to foster a welcoming culture. Respects differing viewpoints and contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• OPPORTUNITY– Demonstrates the ability to recognize, create, and seize opportunities that contribute to personal growth, student success, and the advancement of the college's mission. Encourages and supports others in identifying and leveraging opportunities for improvement, innovation, and development. Actively seeks ways to maximize potential and foster a culture of continuous learning and progress.
• HELPFULNESS– Demonstrates a commitment to service by being approachable, responsive, and proactive in providing support to students, colleagues, the community, and environment (both physical and cultural) of the college. Fosters a positive and collaborative culture where individuals feel valued and empowered to seek assistance and resources. It helps create a culture of belonging and engagement in which students can learn and achieve success.

• Associate degree or higher in Landscape Gardening, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Plant Science, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Relevant professional or industry experience in horticulture, landscape management, landscape installation, greenhouse or nursery operations, plant production, public gardens, turfgrass, or a related area.

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Horticulture, Landscape Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Architecture, Turfgrass Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Current or previous professional certifications or licenses applicable to the horticulture industry.
• Prior teaching or instructional experience, preferably in a community college or other postsecondary educational setting.