PT Horticulture Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for the Part-Time Horticulture Instructor position. Applications are accepted continuously as needed and remain on file for two years.

This role involves teaching horticulture courses and supporting campus programs. Qualified candidates will have a strong foundation in horticultural principles, the ability to teach effectively in a community college setting, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends if

Qualifications

• Diversity focus in student populations and inclusive teaching
• Official transcripts required prior to offer
• Transcripts from international institutions must be evaluated if applicable

Responsibilities

• Teach horticulture courses.
• Perform instructional duties and assess student work.
• Submit grades in a timely manner; participate in program activities.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Teaching abilities

Classroom management

Education

California community college minimum qualifications

Job description

PT Horticulture Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05179

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

PART-TIME HORTICULTURE INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews or accept employment. All interviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

INCLUDE:

• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the

performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.

• Teach horticulture courses.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Vision sufficient to read various materials.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.

• Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.

• Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications for this position as defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division, Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges which can be located at the website below: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications

NOTE: Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment.
Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of horticultural principles and concepts.

• Experience in the fields of landscape design, landscape construction, fine gardening or landscape maintenance or plant production. Additional areas of expertise may include sustainable landscaping, plant identification, turf management, floral design, irrigation, and viticulture or pest management.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends if necessary.

SALARY RANGE:

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html