South Midwest HERC

Part Time Instructor - Agricultural Sciences

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time Instructor - Agricultural Sciences at our Waller Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

To assist the department with the administration, teaching, lab preparation and safety procedures on the assigned campus.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advise students in academic matters.
• Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Teams regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Provide information requested of all faculty.
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master of Science in Agriculture with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field of Plant Science or closely related field.

Minimum Competencies

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.
• Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience is desirable as well as experience using online learning systems as a supplement to face-to-face classes.
• Seeking qualified applicants with interest in teaching both Horticulture and Agronomy courses.

Preferred Competencies

Special Notes To Applicants

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required to be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Avenue, Brenham, Texas 77833. Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency. A short teaching demonstration will be required if applicant is selected for interview.

Job Type: Part Time

Employment Type: Exempt

Compensation: Per Salary Schedule

Salary or Wage: Per Part Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Grade: FAC

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Agricultural Sciences

Location: Waller Campus

Target Hire Date: 8/9/2026

The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.