College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Transportation & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: {sSalary}

Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains written instructional standards.
• Maintains familiarity and adherence to school policies and procedures.
• Teach assigned courses in-person as scheduled.
• Instruct students on the safe and proper use of horticultural tools and equipment.
• Participates in the assessment and development of student learning outcomes.
• Establishes, maintains, and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner.
• Maintain and recommend needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintain professional teacher-to-student interactions that promote a positive learning environment for all students.
• Advise students in academic and vocational curricula and career planning.
• Work in a professional capacity within the secure environment of a Federal Prison Facility.
• Work with employees of other agencies such as the Bureau of Prisons.
• Submit midterm and final grades by the published deadlines.

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in horticulture or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work with a diverse, non-traditional, and traditionally underserved population.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of a student information system and/or knowledge of microcomputer/software applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written, at all levels.
• Proven ability to present a positive image for the college, maintain professional demeanor, provide effective customer service, and make good decisions.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining interpersonal professional working relationships at all levels–students, peers, and Executives.
• Must possess the physical capability and technical aptitude necessary to safely and effectively operate equipment and tools commonly used in the field of Horticulture.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers.
• Proficiency in or ability to become proficient in a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Preferred Education: Associate degree in a related field.

Preferred Experience: Ten years of experience in horticulture or a closely related field, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory or management role. Teaching experience is preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: {sTAOther9}

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.