Adjunct Instructor- Golf and Sports Turf Managment

About the role

Weatherford College periodically has openings for adjunct instructors. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous‑recruitment adjunct faculty position; applying places the applicant in a pool from which the departmental search committee draws as needs arise during the academic year. If a review of your qualifications leads to a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Primary duties include teaching courses in the approved discipline, facilitating student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes for assigned courses, and mentoring students inside and outside the classroom. Adjunct faculty create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit). Hours vary according to course schedule and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to be familiar with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction that facilitates student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes for assigned courses.
• Mentor students in and outside of the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit modalities.
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Give timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at the departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum SACS credential standards: appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with the application.
• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years of work experience in the field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years of work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field.
• Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years of work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed.
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years of work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed.
• Required experience: experience in turf grass management and/or maintenance.
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Horticulture, Agronomy, or Turf Management.
• Preferred experience: Turf management on sports surfaces.
• Course‑specific knowledge: irrigation, equipment, use of herbicides, and other skills used in the improvement and upkeep of sports turf surfaces.
• Successful teaching of Horticulture, Agronomy, or similar disciplines is advantageous.

Skills

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and