Plant Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Plant Science Instructor to educate a diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Plant Science, maintaining records, and evaluating student progress. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and effective communication skills, with a starting salary between $45.49 and $61.78 per lecture hour.

Qualifications

• B.A. or higher with two years of related experience.
• Valid California Community College credential required.
• Experience with racially diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in Plant Science and related subjects.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain classroom records and course syllabi.

Skills

Effective communication

Use of current educational technology

Curriculum development

Teaching plant science

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Valid California Community College credential

Tools

Computer assisted instruction

Job description

Plant Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Providing instruction in Plant Science in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Plant Science;
• Teaching classes in Introduction to Plant Science, Soils, Irrigation, Viticulture, Enology, and/or Pest Management;
• Teaching classes in Introduction to Horticulture, Floriculture, Plant Propagation, and/or Plant Identification;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related experience;
• Associate degree and six years of directly related experience;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional competency by successfully teaching and working in plant science;
• Ability to use current educational technology;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.