Immediate HIRE - Adjunct Instructor, Landscaping

Adjunct Instructor, Landscaping

Category:
Academic/Adjunct

Department:
School of Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Locations:
Springfield, MA

Posted:
Nov 7, 2025

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type: PT No Benefits

Position

About Springfield Technical Community College:
Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year.

STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

The landscape design and management program teaches courses about the world of plants, soils, landscape design, and sustainable landscape practices to help a student begin, or enhance, a career in the original "Green" industry. Students learn the core fundamentals of landscape design, plants, and sustainable land management.

Adjunct positions include the following, but is not limited to:

• Preparing and delivering learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Preparing course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, assessments, and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades students' classwork, laboratory work (if applicable), assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines. This includes maintaining the minimum requirements in Blackboard according to the DCE contract.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with students.

AS degree or higher in related field

Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills.

Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.

A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: DCE Adjunct Contract Rate

Benefits:
No

Union: DCE

Grant Funded:
No

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:
Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions:
All available positions are located at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references. Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI)…