Adjunct Instructor, Horticulture-Beer, Hops and Hemp

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Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Horticulture-Beer, Hops and Hemp

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Start Date:

2/4/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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Job Overview

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati is a world-renowned college, home to many highly ranked programs, and part of the largest public research university in Southwest Ohio.

The BS Horticulture Program in the School of Planning in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati is seeking candidates to fill adjunct positions for lecture courses in the following subjects:

* Horticulture 4080:
Hops and History (Introduction to Beer).

* Horticulture 4084:
Hops and Hemp Field Experience

* Horticulture 5185:
Beer:
Business, Craft and Aesthetics

On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member's primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to students.

Essential Functions

* Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.

* May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.

* Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.

* Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.

* Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Horticulture, Agriculture or Environmental Science, related to specific course content and 5 years relevant experience
-OR - master's degree in Biology, Horticulture, Agriculture or Environmental Science, related to specific course content.

Additional Qualifications Considered

* Prior teaching experience.

* Documented work experience in field related to specific course content.

* Demonstrated command of principles relevant to specific course content.

Application Process

* Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter indicating course interest(s), and any relevant teaching or professional documentation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time - pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Additional Benefits…