Horticulture Faculty

Working Title Horticulture Faculty Role Title 9 month-Associate Professor Role Code 01015-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283F0043 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with education and experience. Maximum salary: $69,500. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

As scheduled by supervisor.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance.

Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reynolds horticulture program offers classes at nationally recognized Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. The program includes access to Lewis Ginter’s gardens, facilities, and plant collections. Together, Reynolds faculty, Lewis Ginter, and other local industry partners have designed and implemented a contemporary and impactful horticulture program to feed the community and workforce needs regionally and beyond. This work will be led, in large part, by a full-time faculty member who will also serve as Program Head.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach horticulture courses in accordance with college curriculum and standards
• Maintain a faculty teaching load of approximately 15 credit hours per semester
• Provide scheduled student engagement hours and academic advising to students
• Participate in curriculum development and program assessment
• Serve as Program Head, providing leadership for the horticulture program, including planning, coordination, and evaluation
• Fulfill collateral duties and actively participate in college service activities
• Teach across multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and off-campus locations as needed
  
  

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSAs/Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Horticulture or related field or a Master’s degree in any field with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in horticulture or related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in horticulture or related field is highly preferred.
• Considerable working knowledge and proficiency in plant propagation, sustainable agriculture, and landscaping.
• Experience implementing project-based learning and interdisciplinary projects in or outside of the classroom.
• Proven ability to facilitate lab sections and mentor students in lab safety protocols.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development for both face-to-face and distance learning instruction.
• The ability to utilize various teaching strategies to create a student-centered classroom environment.
• Experience utilizing a learning management system to enhance the classroom experience.
• Strong communication skills and experience working effectively with diverse, multicultural and K-12 populations to support inclusion and cultural understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and apply for funding opportunities.
• Previous teaching experience in horticulture is highly preferred
  
  

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel between campuses as needed.

Posting Number FAC_1909P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/15/2026 Job Close Date 05/01/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email Talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95227

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