Salary

$48.37 - $146.67 Hourly

Location

(ARC) 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841

Job Type

Faculty - ADJ

Job Number

REQ01842

College

American River College

Department

ARC Technical and Vocational

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LRCFT

Beginning (on or about)

08/20/2026

Ending Date

12/22/2026

Hours per Week

To be determined.

Campus Website

https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values

Work Schedule

To be determined. The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.

Additional Salary Information

Initial salary within a given range varies, depending upon current classification and salary placement.

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

About the Horticulture Program:

The department focuses on Integrated Pest Management, landscape maintenance, greenhouse management, plant propagation, nursery production and management, soils, plant nutrition, horticulture education, and retail nursery management. Additional areas include composting, viticulture, hydroponics, pesticide licensing and certification, and greenhouse construction and maintenance.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per theLos Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(Download PDF reader)(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

HORT 100 - Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

Have a bachelor’s degree or higher andtwo years of professional experience; OR, any associate degree andsix years of professional experience; OR the equivalent*. Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

Los Rios Community College District Application
Letter of Interest
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
Example: If a master’s in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.
Foreign transcripts are not accepted. For coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor’s and a master’s), separate transcripts for each degree must be included.
Transcripts must clearly identify the institution's name, degree title, major and/or certifications. Highlight or circle this information.
Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
If the degree is in progress, the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education. Graduate advising documents, grade reports, course listings, diplomas, and similar materials will not be accepted in place of transcripts.
Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social, or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose.

Additional Instructions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
Applications that state “see other documents” such as “see resume”or “see transcripts,” will be disqualified.
Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalSTRS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

To learn more about the benefits available to you click the link below.

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