What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor - Horticulture (Ashe Campus) position at Wilkes Community College?
Position Information Job Title Adjunct Instructor - Horticulture (Ashe Campus) Job Description Teach horticulture courses per qualifications.
Applicants must be available to teach seated classes at the Ashe Campus. Full Time or Part Time Part Time Essential Duties Summary Essential Duties Summary –1. Planning, creating, and maintaining a classroom environment conducive tostudent learning.2. Encouraging the development of critical thinking skills through appropriateclassroom exercises and assignments.3. Maintaining a high level of currency in the discipline, and incorporating innovativeand creative instructional techniques in the classroom.4. Collaborating with the lead instructor in the creation of syllabi; the establishmentof objectives, competencies, and assessments; and the selection of textbooks,periodicals, and other resources.5. Communicating with students and administration through the technologicalframework provided by WCC including posting syllabi for all sections of allcourses to the campus web portal, and regularly checking and responding to emailssent to the instructor via the campus web portal and messages sent to thecollege e-mail / voice-mail / telephone service.6. Referring students, as appropriate, to student support areas of WCC includingCounseling and / or Student Support Services, the Academic Support Center,Learning Resources Center, Student Services, the Writing Center, etc.7. Fulfilling other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications An associate degree in Horticulture or related field, minimum two years working in a Horticulture related position. Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Work is primarily performed in an academic (an office or classroom) setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job :
Essential functions : Positions require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate, ability to sit and / or stand for long periods, ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses, ability to express or exchange ideas, and good eye / hand dexterity. Exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.
Medium work : Requires ability to operate a variety of types of office, instructional, and dental equipment. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Requires the ability to walk, stand, stoop, reach, crouch, knees, reach, or grasp for an extended period of time.
Mental Application : Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important. Salary Grade Salary $32.23 per hour for an associates degree Posting Detail Information Posting Number 10422P Open Date 12 / 03 / 2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 01 / 06 / 2025 Review Start Date Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, including a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required).
Note : It is important that you check the email that you listed on your applications. Updates for this position will be sent through email.
Salary : $32
