Horticulture - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Horticulture - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title Horticulture - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Location Hybrid - Dayton, OH

Job Number

Job Number 04588

Department

Department Business and Public Services

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 01/12/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Agriculture Department is currently seeking a part-time adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our main campus in Dayton, Ohio.
The Agriculture Department is currently seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Natural Resources and Horticulture courses for the upcoming term. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach.
This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky
, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional work to a teaching role

* SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in horticulture, greenhouse management or equivalent required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Professionalism and outstanding written and oral communication skills required
• Ability to effectively use technology required
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching or training experience in horticulture or greenhouse management with evidence of quality performance
• Demonstration of willingness to pursue professional development activities required
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population required

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in a related discipline?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
  • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Master's Transcript

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402