Horticulture Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Posting Summary Working Title Horticulture Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) Role Title Adjunct Faculty Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 286A0TBD Agency Virginia Western Community College Division Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770 Hiring Range Per credit hour rate is determined based on qualifications.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment.
Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.
Sensitive Position No Job Description Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges.
The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA.
The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County.
The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Horticulture Adjunct Faculty in the School of Business, Technology, and Trades (BTT).
Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed.
Horticulture adjunct faculty are needed to teach college-level courses in-person on the main Virginia Western campus, as well as hybrid or distance learning/online courses.
Courses include Plant Propagation, Landscape Plants, Pest Management, Soils, Greenhouse Management and Management of a Horticulture Business.
Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.
In addition, faculty are expected to be active participants in departmental communication.
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 needed positions are filled.
Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of recent occupational experience in horticulture required.
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; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Considerations Teaching experience at the college level.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with major in the teaching field of horticulture.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel N/A Posting Detail Information Posting Number ADJ_1036P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Multi-hire Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/02/2023 Job Close Date 02/01/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website Contact Name Email hrapps@virginiawestern.
edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Only online applications will be accepted.
Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, as well as transcripts of high school degree and any college coursework completed.
We must receive copies of transcripts from all institutions attended (i.
e.
, high school and college).
If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, please upload a document to indicate that the transcripts will be mailed.
The application will not be accepted without this “required” documentation.
Official transcripts will be required of selected candidates.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
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virginia.
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Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
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Applications only accepted online.
Full background check required.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.
You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.