Adjunct Associate Professor of Horticulture/Plant Science

Company: San Joaquin Delta College
Location: Stockton
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Description
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.



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

• Instruct courses in Horticulture/Plant Science in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.
• Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.
• Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.
• Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
• Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
• Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
• Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.
• Attend various departmental, divisional and campus-wide activities and events as required.
• Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.
• Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Plant Science and two years of related experience with emphasis in Horticulture.or
  • 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.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
    • 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 on-line 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.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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