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WEATHERFORD COLLEGE

Instructor-Turf and Sports Grass Management

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE, Weatherford, Texas, United States, 76088

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Instructor-Turf and Sports Grass Management Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Information

Requisition Number: F0026014

Position Title: Instructor-Turf and Sports Grass Management

Appointment Type: Faculty

Campus: Weatherford Campus

FLSA: Exempt

Full-time/ Part-time: Full-time

Job Type: Full Time Faculty

Term: 9-month

Salary Minimum: $38,504

Proposed Start Date: 01/12/2026

Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Qualifications

All faculty members must meet SACS academic, oral and written English proficiency requirements.

All full time faculty members must demonstrate a willingness and ability to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit environments.

Education

Required: Minimum SACS credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion, including an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Turfgrass or Golf Course Management. Master’s or other Advanced Degrees in these fields are advantageous.

Experience

Required: 3 years of management of sports or turfgrass surfaces. Experience with cool and warm season grasses, irrigation and soil fertility.

Preferred: 5 years of management of sports or turfgrass surfaces; assistant or superintendent experience at a golf course or similar turfgrass facility; classroom teaching experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop curriculum and instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.

Effective communication with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups.

Treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.

Observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None specified.

Special Instructions to Applicants This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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* Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?

Yes

No

Required Documents

Resume/vitae

Cover Letter

Transcript 1

Optional Documents

Transcript 2

Certifications/Licenses

Letter of Recommendation 1

Letter of Recommendation 2

Letter of Recommendation 3

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

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