Horticulture - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Position Information

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Job Title
Horticulture - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location
Hybrid - Dayton, OH

Job Number
04588

Department
Business and Public Services

Job Category
Faculty

Job Type
Part-Time

Status
Regular

Job Open Date
09/01/2026

Resume Review Date
Ongoing

Closing Date
12/31/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Agriculture Department is currently seeking a part-time adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our main campus in Dayton, Ohio.

The Agriculture Department is currently seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Natural Resources and Horticulture courses for the upcoming term. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalogThis position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why you'll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student's needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in horticulture, greenhouse management or equivalent required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Professionalism and outstanding written and oral communication skills required
• Ability to effectively use technology required
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching or training experience in horticulture or greenhouse management with evidence of quality performance
• Demonstration of willingness to pursue professional development activities required
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment