Horticulture Adjunct Instructor
Triton College, IL
River Grove, IL 60171, USA
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Full time
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Posting Number
S00606P
Position Title
Horticulture Adjunct Instructor
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Department
Continuing Education
Essential Function
Directly responsible to the Department Chairperson or appropriate administrator.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Responsibilities
1. Utilizes active learning and student success strategies in the classroom.
2. Keeps up-to-date in teaching area/discipline including licenses, training or certificates as applicable.
3. Teaches to pre-approved course objectives.
4. Instructs students in the facts and skills pertaining to the assigned course(s).
5. Considers the general and special needs of all students, and when necessary, seeks additional help from and/or refers students to other college support services.
6. Electronically submit syllabi to appropriate department or division office.
7. Creates, updates, and distributes to all students every semester a course syllabus according to the format required by Board policy.
8. Submits midterm and final grade reports and attendance records by due dates and any other reports pertaining to assigned course within three business days after the last day of the section.
9. Informs department coordinator and assistant dean in writing of any pending problem the instructor is aware or should be aware of that may have a detrimental effect on department, school, or college.
10. Keeps students informed of course progress both verbally and electronically as appropriate.
11. Informs students of relevant educational and occupational opportunities.
12. Commits best resources to success of all of students by recognizing, understanding and embracing diversity.
13. Conducts classes as scheduled and approved by dean's office.
14. Cooperates with department coordinator, department members, and the appropriate administrators in the development of curriculum, in the preparation and update of course syllabi, course outlines, selection of textbooks and assessment activities.
15. Welcome to attend regular department/program meetings and college meetings as available.
16. Utilizes appropriate written and oral communication skills.
17. Understands and appropriately utilizes all instructional technology as available in classrooms and labs.
18. As appropriate maintains classroom and/or lab equipment in good order and, when needed, maintains an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
19. When needed, recommends library books and other instructional materials and places reading materials on reserve in the library.
20. Follows Student Handbook policies and procedures.
21. Performs other duties as requested or assigned. These other duties shall be restricted to those duties which the adjunct faculty member would or should normally perform for the current semester that they are assigned.
Posting Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Rate of pay of $33.00 per contact hour;
2. Official transcripts required prior to employment;
3. Recommended candidate for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings;
4. Triton College is an AA/EOE
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobopenings.triton.edu/postings/2464
Posting Summary
Posting Number
S00606P
Position Title
Horticulture Adjunct Instructor
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Department
Continuing Education
Essential Function
Directly responsible to the Department Chairperson or appropriate administrator.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of professional horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse, nursery, or related experience.
- Knowledge of plant care and horticultural practices.
- Strong communication and instructional skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching or training experience.
- Industry certification (e.g., Master Gardener, ISA Arborist).
- Degree in Horticulture or a related field.
- Experience with greenhouse operations, landscaping, or sustainable gardening.
Responsibilities
1. Utilizes active learning and student success strategies in the classroom.
2. Keeps up-to-date in teaching area/discipline including licenses, training or certificates as applicable.
3. Teaches to pre-approved course objectives.
4. Instructs students in the facts and skills pertaining to the assigned course(s).
5. Considers the general and special needs of all students, and when necessary, seeks additional help from and/or refers students to other college support services.
6. Electronically submit syllabi to appropriate department or division office.
7. Creates, updates, and distributes to all students every semester a course syllabus according to the format required by Board policy.
8. Submits midterm and final grade reports and attendance records by due dates and any other reports pertaining to assigned course within three business days after the last day of the section.
9. Informs department coordinator and assistant dean in writing of any pending problem the instructor is aware or should be aware of that may have a detrimental effect on department, school, or college.
10. Keeps students informed of course progress both verbally and electronically as appropriate.
11. Informs students of relevant educational and occupational opportunities.
12. Commits best resources to success of all of students by recognizing, understanding and embracing diversity.
13. Conducts classes as scheduled and approved by dean's office.
14. Cooperates with department coordinator, department members, and the appropriate administrators in the development of curriculum, in the preparation and update of course syllabi, course outlines, selection of textbooks and assessment activities.
15. Welcome to attend regular department/program meetings and college meetings as available.
16. Utilizes appropriate written and oral communication skills.
17. Understands and appropriately utilizes all instructional technology as available in classrooms and labs.
18. As appropriate maintains classroom and/or lab equipment in good order and, when needed, maintains an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
19. When needed, recommends library books and other instructional materials and places reading materials on reserve in the library.
20. Follows Student Handbook policies and procedures.
21. Performs other duties as requested or assigned. These other duties shall be restricted to those duties which the adjunct faculty member would or should normally perform for the current semester that they are assigned.
Posting Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Rate of pay of $33.00 per contact hour;
2. Official transcripts required prior to employment;
3. Recommended candidate for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings;
4. Triton College is an AA/EOE
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobopenings.triton.edu/postings/2464