People depend on plants for food, environmental aesthetics and recreation. No matter where you live, work or play, what we do touches your life. Our faculty and students conduct cutting-edge research that increases the quality and variety of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants available to consumers worldwide. We are experts in the science, art, technology and business of growing plants. And the demand for our services is growing. Whether through hands-on instruction in our greenhouses, field labs or community gardens, our work ensures the economic and environmental sustainability for horticulture across the state, the nation and the world.

This is a 9-month non-tenure track position in the Department of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University. This position is 100% effort in Academics.

The lecturer will be responsible for teaching horticultural science and landscape design courses in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. The primary duties include:

This position will be a one (1) year position with the possibility of one (1) year renewal.

N.C. State is a community of individuals from varied backgrounds and demographic categories; it encourages, accepts, and values a variety of people and ideas; it seeks to promote an environment where fairness, respect, and understanding represent the norm in the campus climate; and it seeks to prepare entrepreneurs who are effective citizens of a global community. As such, you are expected to contribute to an environment that is welcoming of all groups.

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Other duties as assigned.

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Please attach a Cover Letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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