Instructor-Turf and Sports Grass Management

Instructor-Turf and Sports Grass Management Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Information

• Requisition Number: F0026014
• Position Title:
  
  Instructor-Turf and Sports Grass Management
• Appointment Type:
  Faculty
• Campus:
  Weatherford Campus
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Full-time/ Part-time:
  Full-time
• Job Type: Full Time Faculty
• Term: 9-month
• Salary Minimum: $38,504
• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/12/2026
• Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction.

Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

• All faculty members must meet SACS academic, oral and written English proficiency requirements.
• All full time faculty members must demonstrate a willingness and ability to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit environments.

• Required:
  
  Minimum SACS credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion, including an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Turfgrass or Golf Course Management. Master’s or other Advanced Degrees in these fields are advantageous.

• Required:
  
  3 years of management of sports or turfgrass surfaces. Experience with cool and warm season grasses, irrigation and soil fertility.
• Preferred: 5 years of management of sports or turfgrass surfaces; assistant or superintendent experience at a golf course or similar turfgrass facility; classroom teaching experience.

Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction.

Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

• Ability to develop curriculum and instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Effectiv…