Adjunct Opportunities - Horticulture

Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the Horticulture department. Horticulture Department: Horticulture is the science and art of growing plants. The horticulture program at Bergen Community College focuses on ornamental plants, those valued for their appearance, beauty or fragrance, as opposed to those grown for human consumption as in agriculture or utilitarian value as in textiles or other industries. The mission of the horticulture program at Bergen Community College is to train students in the art, science and business of the ornamental plant industries and developing their abilities to research, evaluate and organize information to present their findings before teachers, peers, employers or clients. Our horticulture faculty encourage creative problem solving, teamwork and individual effort, hands-on learning, professionalism, and entrepreneurship in our students. Requirements: In order to teach in the department an applicant must have industry experience and a firm understanding of ornamental horticulture. Adjuncts should have experience in one of the areas represented by these courses: * Plant Propagation * Landscaping of annual plants * Landscaping of woody plants * Pests of ornamental plants * Fundamentals of Horticulture * Turf and Grounds A successful candidate should meet the following criteria: Required: Industry experience and firm understanding of ornamental horticulture. Preferred: Formal education in horticulture or a related field; teaching experience is a plus. Education: An associate degree or higher is preferred but not necessary depending on professional experience. Bergen Community College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Created: 2024-11-09