Instructor

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM COA - School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences (David H Picha ())

Work Location:

Madison B. Sturgis (New Agronomy Bldg)

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

WORK LOCATION: This position will be located in the School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences in the LSU College of Agriculture Baton Rouge Louisiana.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time 12-month non-tenure track position with a 100% teaching appointment. The successful candidate will develop and design in-person and online course materials to teach key undergraduate levelhorticulture courses including but not limited to Introduction and Maintenance of Ornamentals in the Landscape I and II Introduction to the Green Industry Urban Landscape Management Survey of Arboriculture Landscape Construction Horticulture Applications and Herbaceous Plant Materials.

JOB DUTIES/PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes in the fall spring and summer semesters. The candidate must teach the above-listed courses as offered and described in the LSU Course Catalogue follow the class syllabus properly and effectively utilize the Learning Management System (Moodle). The candidate hired as the instructor is expected to provide personalized and instructive feedback on all student submissions and assignments. Grading assignments and responding to student emails and phone calls is expected to be in a timely manner. The posting of class information content updates and announcements should be done frequently and as appropriate. The instructor is expected to provide course evaluation feedback on APA format writing structure the use of critical thinking skills and effective student learning skills. The instructor will also serve as an undergraduate student advisor for students majoring in turf and landscape management. Additional duties include participation in high school and undergraduate student recruitment events in collaboration with the College of Agriculture to increase the enrollment of horticulture students at LSU. Another duty will be to serve on the annual Horticulture Spring Garden Show Committee and co-chair this event with other faculty. The instructor will report to the Director of the School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ability to climb trees to conduct tree pruning for arboriculture lab. Ability to do landscape construction work for class demonstration.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• M.S. in horticulture
• 2 years of professional experience in related field is desirable.
• Two years of experience in instruction is desirable.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a variety of teaching research and extension faculty cohort is critical. Teaching experience urban landscape management ornamental plant maintenance and tree care experience are required including favorable peer recommendations. Applicants should have demonstrated effective oral written and electronic communication skills necessary for classroom and on-line presentations to diverse student audiences. The candidate must also be skilled in the planning organizing and prioritizing of tasks.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.S. in horticulture
• 2 years of professional experience in related field is desirable.
• Two years of experience in instruction is desirable.
• Commercial landscape & Tree Care Certification/Licenses

This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

FERPA - As with all LSU employees due to this position title and/or responsibilities this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional behavioral or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. LSU benefits offered include retirement multiple medical insurance options supplemental insurances (dental life long-term disability accident vision long-term care etc.) Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses) university holidays (14 per year typically includes a week off at Christmas) annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits Employee Assistance Program and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category percent effort and length of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is located.

DATE AVAILABLE: Upon completion of interview process.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach CV/resume cover letter and the names of three professional references. A copy of your transcripts(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please reach out to the hiring manager for questions regarding your application.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at by attaching cover letter with resume transcript and three letters of recommendation. Paper faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted except that in lieu of attaching recommendation letters online they may be sent directly to:

Dr. David Picha
Director School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences
104-B Sturgis Hall LSU
Baton Rouge LA 70803
Phone:
Email:
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Posting Date:

November 19 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health life dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws regulations or government policies may impact the universitys ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g. resumes RS:17 documents) date of birth or reactivating applications please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.