School of BTT Horticulture; Evening & Saturday Adjunct Faculty; Part-Time

Overview

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The college is accepting applications for part-time Horticulture Adjunct Faculty in the School of Business, Technology, and Trades (BTT) to teach Friday evening and Saturday day classes. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. This role is located on campus with possible hybrid or distance learning options for some courses and may require in-person teaching on the main campus as well as online delivery where applicable.

• Teach college-level horticulture courses (e.g., Plant Propagation, Landscape Plants, Pest Management, Soils, Greenhouse Management, and Management of a Horticulture Business).
• Maintain currency in teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.
• Be an active participant in departmental communication.
• Teach in-person on the main campus and/or via hybrid or distance learning/online formats as needed.
• Adhere to adjunct faculty appointment on a course-by-course, semester basis.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned and may assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of recent occupational experience in horticulture.
• All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; and the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with major in the teaching field of horticulture.

• Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review of applications will occur when an adjunct faculty need arises and will continue until filled.
• Special Assignments:
  May be required to perform other duties as assigned; may be required to assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
• Posting Number: ;
  Recruitment Type:
  General Public - G;
  Number of Vacancies:
  Multi-hire;
  Open Date: 01/07/2026;
  Open Until Filled:
  Yes;
  Job Close Date: 01/06/2027.
• Contact:
  Yvonne Campbell | hrapps |

• Only online applications will be accepted. Submission must include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of high school and any college coursework.
• Transcripts from all institutions attended must be provided. If transcripts are not uploaded, indicate that they will be mailed. Official transcripts will be required of selected candidates.
• Materials submitted via regular email, postal mail, fax, or in-person submission in lieu of the online application will not be considered.
• For more information about the application process, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Questions:  or 857-7283.

• Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity. Female, minority, and disability applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ADA accommodation available on request for access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.
• EEO:
  The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type.
• E-Verify: VCCS uses E-Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States. An I-9 form and documentation of identity are required.

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