Adjunct Associate Professor of Horticulture​/Plant Science Pool

Overview

Plant the Seeds of Knowledge - Grow the Next Generation of Green Industry Leaders

Are you passionate about plants and eager to share your expertise? Join San Joaquin Delta College as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Horticulture/Plant Science and inspire future professionals in the green industry. Reporting to the Division Dean, you'll lead organized classes in horticulture and plant science, up to 10 units part‑time, while nurturing curiosity, sustainability, and career‑ready skills in every student.

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the Adjunct Associate Professor of Horticulture/Plant Science teaches organized classes primarily in the Horticulture/Plant Science discipline; the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part-time) in the assigned discipline.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Plant Science and two years of related experience with emphasis in Horticulture.
• Associate degree in Horticulture or Plant Science and six years of related experience with emphasis in Horticulture.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Horticulture/Plant Science.
• Master's degree in Horticulture or Plant Science.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware and software and online instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline‑specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for one year. After one year, applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool. NOTES:

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the…