Adjunct Opportunities - Horticulture Job at BERGEN COMM COLLEGE, Paramus, NJ

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  • BERGEN COMM COLLEGE
  • Paramus, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the Biology and Horticulture department for Spring 2026.

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.

Rates and Benefits:

  • Adjunct rates range from $922 to $960. The pay rates are $938 a credit for adjuncts who have obtained an Associates, $950 for a Bachelor's and $960 for a Master's.
  • Tuition Waiver for BCC courses for themselves or their dependents
  • ABP and 403b

Bergen Community College 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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