Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Horticulture
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
Faculty, Adult Education, University Professor, Academic
Part Time Instructors
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is seeking qualified part time instructors. All instructor positions require two years of work experience; college teaching experience and industry certifications are preferred.
This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future part-time faculty vacancies. The college hires part-time faculty on a quarter-by-quarter basis, dependent on enrollment. If you're selected for an interview for a potential future vacancy, a college representative will contact you.
Essential Functions- Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to course outcomes
- Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments
- Develop and teach lessons which foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination
- Teach productive and constructive study skills to students
- Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures
- Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements
- Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
- Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual adult students through classes, individual instruction and self-directed learning
- Post the class syllabus and students' grades via the online course system (currently Canvas)
- Associates degree in horticulture or related fields
- 2 years related work experience
- Possess mastery-level understanding of plants common to the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest
- College teaching experience preferred
- Industry certifications preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
- Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
Compensation Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of credits assigned the faculty member, the type of class taught, and the rates contained in the part time faculty salary schedule currently in effect and labeled Appendix
B. Step 1 ranges from $738.38 - $2,335.13 Step 2 ranges from $819.15 - $2,457.46 Step 3 ranges from $835.95 - $2,507.85 Step 4 ranges from $893.51 - $2,680.54 Step 5 ranges from $916.30 - $2,748.90 Step 6 ranges from $957.08 - $2,871.24
Benefits Once part-time faculty have worked 50% full-time or more for two consecutive quarters(with LWTech or combined with other community/technical colleges), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day (Prorated based on % of FTE) effective upon employment.
Employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition ( 50% of FT or more for two consecutive quarters), reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/
Conditions of Employment
- Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
- Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
- Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
Eligibility Verification
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment.
Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.
Affirmative Action Statement
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Executive Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, .
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