Part-Time Lecturer Pool in Horticulture
About the role
The Agriculture Program is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to fill our need for instructors to serve our Horticulture concentration. Successful candidates will teach courses using our on-campus sustainable garden as a field laboratory and requiring the integration of classroom instruction with field trips and hands-on farm training/workshops.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses focusing on integrated pest management, weed biology, tree and fruit crop production and management, and principles and practices of horticulture.
- Develop and implement specialized courses as needed.
- Establish and lead an active student-focused experiential learning program.
- Mentor and advise a highly diverse student population, including those working towards Pest Control Advisor (PCA) and/or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) licenses.
- Engage in competitive grant opportunities to fund summer activities and interdisciplinary projects on the university campus 2-acre Sustainable Garden and fruit orchard.
- Provide technical support to local farmers and ranchers.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- M.S. or equivalent degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Pomology or closely related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, typically supported by positive student evaluations of teaching.
- Experience or interest in serving a highly diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications
- Practitioner experience at the community college or university level.
- Proficiency in online instruction.
- Relevant agricultural extension experience.
- A strong background in production and management of crops commonly grown in California.
- Familiarity with controlled environment agriculture platforms.
- Previous experience working across disciplines to develop student experiential learning programs in high school or community college contexts.
How to Apply
A complete application is required for formal consideration, and must include:
- An application letter, specifically addressing the position description and qualifications;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
- Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire);
- An updated and complete curriculum vitae, including names and contact information for three references;
- A statement reflecting your approach to teaching.
Pay
Salary is based on qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range 2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range.
Schedule
Appointments are based on available teaching need and may vary by semester.
Benefits
As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.