Full-Time Horticulture Instructor | Richmond Correctional Institution

Full-Time Horticulture Instructor Richmond Correctional Institution

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location: NC 28352, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00339 Division: Workforce and Economic Development Department Department: Adult Education Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Benefits

General Description: Under general supervision of the Dean of Adult Education, the purpose of this position is to provide a comprehensive Horticulture instructional program committed to quality teaching and successful student achievement. Responsible for providing classroom instruction; administering tests; evaluating student performance and maintaining accurate documentation as required by state standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
• Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals in cooperation with the correctional facilities.
• Teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and methods appropriate to horticulture.
• Observe and evaluate students work to determine progress, provide feedback, and suggest improvement.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Supervise and monitor students use of tools and equipment.
• Complete and maintain records, including student registration, grades, and attendance.
• Responsible for the care and welfare of all plants maintained on site.
• Responsible for the ordering of all plants, food, bedding, tools, and equipment required for the garden or greenhouse operations.
• Maintains cleanliness of class/grounds/labs area.
• Maintain security of tools and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to college and correctional facilities rules/policies/procedures.

Position Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Must be at ease working in a correctional setting with inmates, flexible, organized with attention to details, assertive, possess excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with possible conflict in a calm, orderly manner.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and must value collaboration.
• Possess excellent teaching skills and an educational philosophy that is compatible with the mission of the community college.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Education Minimum: Associate Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture or closely related field or a combination of degree and 4 years of work experience in Horticulture or Master Gardening.
• Experience Minimum: Experience in Landscape Design, Turf Culture, Irrigation Methods, Business Marketing and Greenhouse Production.
• Experience Preferred: Prior teaching experience in a general population. Extensive knowledge of plant science to include both organic and conventional gardening, emphasizing native plants.

Application Process: To apply for a vacant position, complete the Richmond Community College application and submit it with photocopies or unofficial copies of your College transcripts. For positions where a high school diploma or equivalent is the highest required degree, then proof of high school/equivalency is required.

Application and review process can be found on the RCC website. No action will be taken on submission of a resume or letter of interest only. Incomplete files will not be considered. Successful applicant must pass a complete background check.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richmond Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more, please visit this page on our college website.

Employer: Richmond Community College Address: Richmond Community College, P O Box 1189, Hamlet, North Carolina, 28345 Phone: 910-410-1804 Website:http://www.richmondcc.edu