Adjunct – Landscape Design & Management

**Job Description:**The Adjunct – Landscaping position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS****Instruction & Student Learning*** Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups. Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.* Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester. Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.**Student Engagement & Advisement*** Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.* Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.**Culture of Respect*** Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.**\*Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.****OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Attend all department meetings and required trainings.* Ability to work multiple sites, and off-campus as required.**Additional Duties & Responsibilities:****MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*** Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or a similar field. Bachelor's degrees in other arts or sciences could require the appropriate license, certification, or credentials specific to the curriculum.* Arboriculture course requires ISA Certification. Irrigation course requires Irrigation Association Certification.* State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).* \***An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.****KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES****Knowledge of:** online instruction techniques and methods; Microsoft Office; requisite or willing to gain requisite computer skills needed for Blackboard and/or other student support systems; internet research; online communication and record-keeping.**Skill in:** providing quality instruction; learning technologies and the use multi-media technology to enhance student learning; instructional planning and presentation; incorporating critical thinking, effective communication and other general education outcomes in course content; effective time management; proficiency with online communication record-keeping.**Ability to:** effectively communicate and use interpersonal skills; create engaging learning environments that respect a wide variety of viewpoints; be sensitive to the needs and concerns of a diverse student population, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities; work independently without ongoing direct supervision; meet deadlines; perform student learning outcomes; maintain confidential and sensitive information, including FERPA.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT*** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee frequently sits for periods of time, stands, and walks. Employee converses verbally or manually with others in person as well as by telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.**WORKING CONDITIONS*** Typical office and classroom environment. Outdoor labs for Arboriculture, Irrigation, Plant Identification, and Landscape Management.***CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.*****Compensation Details:****Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour****Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour****Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week****Full Time/Part Time:**Part timeThere has never been a better time to join . A laser focus on

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