Adjunct Horticulture Instructor - Forsyth Campus

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Job Title:  

LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; ADJUNCT HORTICULTURE INSTRUCTOR - FORSYTH CAMPUS; CUMMING, GA 30041

Agency:

Lanier Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007930

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

TARGETED SALARY IS PAID IN A LUMP SUM BASED ON CONTACT HOURS

Job Description:

Lanier Technical College – (www.laniertech.edu) is conducting a search for the following part-time, non benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt position. NOTE: A background check is part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or [email protected] if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION: ADJUNCT HORTICULTURE INSTRUCTOR - FORSYTH CAMPUS; CUMMING, GA 30041

REPORTS TO: Dean of Business, Public Safety, and Professional Services

SALARY: Targeted salary is paid in a lump sum based on contact hours

RESPONSIBILITIES: Adjunct faculty responsibilities are centered on preparing and teaching classes as assigned: • Provides professional instruction based on approved course syllabus. Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives; • Prepares curriculum and syllabus for coursework taught; • Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives; • Administers and grades class examinations; • Maintains records of student grades; • Attends in-service training, workshops and seminars, as needed; • Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training and laboratory areas; • Meets ALL required deadlines; • Meets with students, staff members, supervisors as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate's degree in Horticulture or closely related field, or a Landscape Architecture degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and demonstrated competencies in specific course content. Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required.

COMPETENCIES: Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials Knowledge of vocational area of assignment Skill in presenting subject matter Skill in administering tests to evaluate progress Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners Oral and written communication skills Knowledge of student information systems

NOTE: Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions of employment that are appointed on a per-academic term basis.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, [email protected] Section 504 Coordinator: Keyla Matthews, 770-533-7026, [email protected]

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Clery Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.