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Part-Time Instructor Pool - Ecological Restoration, Environmental Horticulture at Santa Barbara City College Share on X Print Application Deadline 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/25/2026 Contact Deneatrice Lewis Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 82.33 - 115.20 Per Hour Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The college community is also proud of the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low income students

We highlight to you the profound commitment that the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors that create our social identities.

We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and walk with us into the future embracing our commitments.

Santa Barbara Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable of the foregoing federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Part-Time Instructor Pool - Ecological Restoration, Environmental Horticulture Salary: $82.33 - $115.20 Hourly Job Type: PT Credit Faculty Job Number: 05 2024 01 Closing: Location: Santa Barbara, CA Department: Environmental Horticulture Basic Functions Essential Functions of Position Provide quality instructions, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues

Primary duties of part-time faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Part-time instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class. Part-time Instructor Salary Rate The starting credit part-time faculty rate from salary table 11 is $102.90 per hour-Lecture and $82.33 per hour-Lab

If you have a doctorate, the rate is $107.87 per hour-Lecture and $86.30 per hour-Lab. Representative Duties Teach the SBCC course in Ecological Restoration (EH112 & EH113). Course covers the principles of ecological restoration, restoration design, planning, characterization of reference habitats, working with various governmental and other stakeholders, monitoring and restoration philosophy, ethics and history are emphasized

Both hands-on native plant propagation techniques and ecological restoration knowledge are emphasized. These courses are taught each spring, alternating between EH112 and EH113. Education and Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

Master's in agriculture, agriculture science, education with a specialization in agriculture or other agricultural area (including: agricultural business, agricultural engineering, agricultural mechanics, agronomy, animal science, enology, environmental (ornamental) horticulture, equine science, forestry, natural resources, plant science, pomology, soil science, viticulture or other agriculture science) OR the equivalent A combination of education and other accomplishments that are equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement which presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other products), Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to all of the above

Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required material. Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, culture, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications listed above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application.

Those documents include a completed SBCC Equivalency Crosswalk and a narrative synopsis of your educational background justifying equivalency. https://www.sbcc.edu/hr/forms/Equivalency-Instructions%20w%20Crosswalk-2022.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Previous teaching experience and background in ecological restoration, but one or and professional experience in the other will meet minimum requirements. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7258649 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc

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