Adjunct Opportunities - Horticulture

About the role

Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the Biology and Horticulture department for Spring 2027. Horticulture is the science and art of growing plants. The horticulture program at Bergen Community College focuses on ornamental plants—those valued for their appearance, beauty, or fragrance—as opposed to those grown for human consumption or utilitarian value.

The mission of the horticulture program is to train students in the art, science, and business of the ornamental plant industries and to develop their abilities to research, evaluate, and organize information to present findings before teachers, peers, employers, or clients. Faculty encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, individual effort, hands‑on learning, professionalism, and entrepreneurship.

Requirements

Adjuncts should have experience in one of the following areas:

• Plant Propagation
• Landscaping of annual plants
• Landscaping of woody plants
• Pests of ornamental plants
• Fundamentals of Horticulture
• Turf and Grounds

Required: Industry experience and a firm understanding of ornamental horticulture.

Preferred: Formal education in horticulture or a related field; teaching experience is a plus.

Education: An associate degree or higher is preferred but not necessary depending on professional experience.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for BCC courses for themselves or their dependents
• ABP and 403b

Pay

Adjunct rates range from $922 to $960. The pay rates are $938 per credit for adjuncts who have earned an associate’s degree, $950 per credit for a bachelor’s degree, and $960 per credit for a master’s degree.