Tenure Track Faculty- Landscape Horticulture

Opportunity Description

South Seattle College is looking to hire a Full‑Time, Tenured Track Faculty member for our Landscape Horticulture program.

The salary range for this position is $92,571–$109,633. Please note that initial salary placement for new faculty is generally at Step 11 ($92,571 annually).

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin:
April 20, 2026.

South Seattle College’s Landscape Horticulture program offers students an opportunity to increase their plant knowledge, learn landscape design and maintenance techniques, and gain valuable retail experience.

We are looking for a faculty member to help enrich the education of our students with their knowledge and expertise in the area.

Our Landscape Horticulture program has unique access to our South Seattle College Arboretum, a 6‑acre outdoor classroom and laboratory. This living laboratory gives our students direct access to a greenhouse nursery, to learn propagation, production facility and the Retail Garden Center.

The Greenhouse is an essential part of our connection to the community, offering our Garden Center Retail outlet with plants to sale and community classes on occasion.

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers.

Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic.

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

• Completely fill out Application
• Provide at least 4 professional references
• Attach a concise Resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Any special certifications regarding weed management & pest control or other related certifications

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

A teaching demonstration will be required as part of the interview process. More information will be provided to those candidates that this will apply to.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post‑completion optional practical training (OPT) to F‑1 students who receive STEM degrees.

• Understands positionality and identity within the classroom environment to care for students enrolled in an open access institution.
• Has the ability to teach a variety of students, who may have different learning methods.
• Understands the importance of being organized, plan and prepare before class.
• Recognizes the importance of a well‑thought‑out concise organized syllabi.

• Commits to a Landscape Horticulture program that is responsive to our college values, student needs, and faculty/staff/community partnerships.
• Develops or improves curricula which responds to student needs, honoring their diverse experiences.
• Designs, improves, and implements…