Agricultural Production; Includes Sustainable URBAN Agriculture): Adjunct​/Substitute Instruct

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty

Location District Wide

At the time that an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts and Verifications of Previous Work Experience (if applicable). Instructors with advanced coursework and/ or experience shall be placed on the appropriate class and step on the Adjunct College Salary Schedules, effective the first month following receipt (in Human Resources) of the official transcripts and Verifications of Previous Work Experience (if applicable).

Initial salary placement will be at the first class/step until all required documentation has been submitted.

Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Adjunct

AFT/College Faculty

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District Wide

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION (including SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE) includes these areas: animal science, plant science, beekeeping, aquaculture

NOTE :
The San Diego Community College District accepts applications for adjunct (part-time/substitute) positions for our three college campuses (City, Mesa, Miramar) and various continuing education centers on a continuous basis. However, it does not necessarily imply there are immediate openings. If you meet the required minimum qualifications, your application will be included in the adjunct pool for possible assignments in the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters of the academic year.

Hiring departments utilize the adjunct pool when there is a need and will contact you directly should you possess the qualifications they are seeking. Applications are purged approximately one year from submittal, at which time you will receive an automated e-mail notice to re-apply if you wish to remain in the pool.

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as-needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to San Diego.

Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes.

• Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Adjunct instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions.

Desired qualifications include experience in an urban agricultural setting and a working knowledge of:

• compost production
• water conservation and management techniques
• irrigation systems for arid & semi-arid systems
• plant propagation and greenhouse management
• the soil food web and organic soil fertility enhancement
• plant pathology, disease management and integrated pest management
• small fruit orchard management
• plant diversity, ecology, and communities (e.g. intercropping, polyculture)

If you do not possess the exact degrees listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a "Request for Equivalency Form" (link to the left) and attach it during the application process.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential…