Horticulture Adjunct Instructor "Pool"

Job Responsibilities

Adjunct instructors may teach at the Lex D. Walters Campus and/or at one of the college’s six county centers located in Laurens, Newberry, Edgefield, Saluda, Abbeville, and McCormick. Opportunities may include daytime or evening classes, online instruction, and dual credit courses offered at local high schools.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching a diverse student body in accordance with established syllabi at various locations, utilizing instructional technology, and applying a variety of effective teaching methods. Additional duties include planning, managing, and delivering course instruction; following all EPA and OSHA regulations that pertain to the program; participating in college functions as needed; and applying teaching practices that support the continuous improvement of both the program and the college.

Requirements

• An associate or bachelor's degree in a horticulture-related discipline is required, along with two (2) years of work experience in a horticulture or landscape-related position.
• A master's degree in a horticulture-related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a horticulture or landscape-related position are preferred.

Qualifications

Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis as teaching opportunities become available. Please review Agency Specific Application procedures for our required application procedures. We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.

Benefits

For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

• Insurance Benefits
  Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits
  State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits
  State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Additional Comments

These are temporary, part-time positions. Please review Agency Specific Application procedures for our required application procedures. We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.

Transcripts

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CLERY Act Compliance Notice

The CLERY Act for campus crime reporting mandates that the Piedmont Technical College notify prospective employees (faculty, staff, and students) of the existence of the annual crime report, what is in it, and where to get it. As a College, we must comply with the CLERY Act. Piedmont Technical College is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive campus for all faculty, staff and students. The college affirms the principle that individuals have the right to be free from any form of harassment. Piedmont Technical College's Annual Security Report is available to the public at this link. A copy of the Annual Security Report will be provided upon request by calling (864) 941-8563. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters.

Lex Walters Campus Safety Reports

You will find the information regarding Piedmont Tech's Lex Walters Campus Safety Reports at the Piedmont Technical College website.