"Assistant Professor Horticulture"

Job Description

Johnson County Community College
Position: Assistant Professor Horticulture
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Full-time Faculty
Exemption Status: Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $54,122.00-$91,437.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary:

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) invites applications from a diverse pool of candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Horticulture Department, beginning Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will teach Horticulture lecture and laboratory courses and should be prepared to deliver instruction in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities. They will evaluate and update curriculum to meet changing industry needs. Excellent communication with an external advisory board consisting of local employers is essential. They will collaborate with colleagues in related disciplines such as Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science and Floral Design as well as with the Center for Sustainability to create vibrant interdisciplinary synergies that enhance student skills, knowledge, and success.

As a full-time faculty member at JCCC, responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours; serving on department, division, and college-wide committees; developing and revising curriculum; designing and implementing assessments of student learning outcomes; participating in professional development; and collaborating with faculty, staff, and stakeholders across the College and the broader community. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

While not required, faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional opportunities such as national and international travel for conferences and workshops, grant writing and publishing, and participation in independent or course-based undergraduate research with students.

JCCC is located in Overland Park, Kansas, part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The community is known for its museums, restaurants, and vibrant music and arts scene. JCCC is committed to fostering a rich cultural environment and is home to an award-winning contemporary art museum and a nationally recognized center for the performing arts.

All applications must be submitted through the JCCC jobs portal. Required application materials include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (resume)
• Unofficial transcripts

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree with 18 graduate hours in Horticulture or related discipline.
• Teaching experience in the K-12 educational system or as an industry professional.
• Evidence of collaboration and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Horticulture or related discipline.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience working in some aspect of the horticultural/landscaping/agricultural industry.

Position Details:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Teaching - Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers and excel in course instruction. Listed below are the minimum expectations of faculty who teach at JCCC.

Effective teaching requires content expertise: Faculty must demonstrate deep subject knowledge... [detailed teaching expectations summarized in structured lists as per text]

Member of the College Community - In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to be an active member of the college community... [detailed community expectations]

*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management...

For Full-time Employees Benefits:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non-JCCC courses for employee
• And many more!

Additional Incentives:

• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas...

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497761