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Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: School of Plant & Environmental Sci
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech is inviting applications for an Instructor in Horticulture (9-month AY; primary teaching appointment) located in Blacksburg, VA.
The main instructional focus of this position will be to lead our Floral Design course - HORT 2164. This course is a high-demand, general education class taught both semesters. This class attracts many students from across the University. In addition to Floral Design, the incumbent will be required to teach 1-2 additional courses in the Horticulture curriculum related to the candidate’s interests and skills. The successful candidate is expected to use creative educational tools such as social and digital media in addition to traditional classroom instruction. A focus on experiential learning activities will be critical. Service activities related to public outreach and advising for Horticulture-related clubs will be expected.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in horticulture, plant science, or closely related discipline; Evidence of strong communication skills, as demonstrated through teaching and outreach activities; Ability to develop instructional content encompassing experiential learning, online delivery, and traditional classroom instruction.
Preferred Qualifications
College-level teaching experience in floriculture/horticulture and workplace experience in these areas.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
TBD
Review Date
11/21/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Matthew Eick at eick@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: October 27, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled
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Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: School of Plant & Environmental Sci
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech is inviting applications for an Instructor in Horticulture (9-month AY; primary teaching appointment) located in Blacksburg, VA.
The main instructional focus of this position will be to lead our Floral Design course - HORT 2164. This course is a high-demand, general education class taught both semesters. This class attracts many students from across the University. In addition to Floral Design, the incumbent will be required to teach 1-2 additional courses in the Horticulture curriculum related to the candidate’s interests and skills. The successful candidate is expected to use creative educational tools such as social and digital media in addition to traditional classroom instruction. A focus on experiential learning activities will be critical. Service activities related to public outreach and advising for Horticulture-related clubs will be expected.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in horticulture, plant science, or closely related discipline; Evidence of strong communication skills, as demonstrated through teaching and outreach activities; Ability to develop instructional content encompassing experiential learning, online delivery, and traditional classroom instruction.
Preferred Qualifications
College-level teaching experience in floriculture/horticulture and workplace experience in these areas.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
TBD
Review Date
11/21/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Matthew Eick at eick@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: October 27, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled
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