Ornamental Horticulture Instructor

Job Title Part-Time Ornamental Horticulture Instructor - Pool, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences- MJC Site: Modesto Junior College Salary Range / Other The Hourly Range: $58.44 - $93.43 Doctorate Range: $68.87 to 95.89 ( Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule) Personnel new to the District are limited to a maximum 10th step placement based on previous experience: $90.73. Benefits With the exception of Workers' Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits. Position Summary Information Scope of Assignment Applicant will provide instruction in the area of Ornamental Horticulture. Instruction to be in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules. Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for this position is any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. Desirable Qualifications Desirable Professional Characteristics Example of Duties Teach dual enrollment courses at the high school. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications are accepted online only at: Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job. Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required. SELECTION PROCEDURES Only online application packets will be accepted including: YCCD Administrative online application Resume Personal letter of interest Unofficial Transcripts EQUIVALENCY: District has adopted equivalency procedures which enables applications by individuals who may not meet the qualifications listed above. If the applicant does not directly meet THE minimum qualifications, the equivalency form must be included with application. For more information on equivalency, go to Select: Equivalency Policy and Procedures. When requesting equivalency, attach a completed "Determination of Equivalency" form along with the equivalency application documents required. FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire. Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees. Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required. BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate. TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be placed on the appropriate salary column and step up to step 10. Initial salary placement will be at the first column/step until official transcripts have been submitted to Human Resources and placement processed. Note: there is a separate salary range for summer school. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool. YCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: Licenses and Certificates Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/27/2017 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes