Horticulture Technology Instructor
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Full job description
Description
As salaried employees, Faculty work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with a required minimum of 20-24 on-campus hours Monday through Friday. In certain program areas and during certain periods, such as advising and registration, Faculty may be required to work more than the minimum on-campus hours. Focused on student success, Faculty support the College’s mission by facilitating student learning in and outside of class through high-quality instruction, academic support, and informed advising.
Example of Duties: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Providing appropriate and effective instruction.
- Teaching classes per the College’s teaching load formula in combinations including day, evening, weekend, off-campus, and online as the College requires.
- Providing relevant learning opportunities that promote student engagement and retention.
- Staying current in their field and in teaching methodology.
- Creating meaningful assessments and evaluating student work according to departmental standards.
- Maintaining accurate student records, including course attendance.
- Being available to students during office or lab hours for assistance.
- Providing regular grade updates through Moodle gradebook.
- Providing accurate, informed advising.
- Maintaining accessible office or lab hours.
- Understanding College policies and procedures, degree requirements, and transfer agreements.
- Providing students with current information regarding career opportunities, as appropriate.
- Being informed about College services and support for students.
- Recruiting students, including participation in open houses, College events, and recruitment fairs.
- Engaging in continuous improvement efforts.
- Building positive, effective relationships with internal and external partners.
- Participating in student club activities and events.
- Assisting with maintaining an accurate inventory of program supplies and accreditation reports.
- Assisting with live projects.
- Maintenance of classroom and laboratory areas (including greenhouses, nursery and outdoor areas occasionally requiring weekend and holiday maintenance)
- Serving on College committees and other duties as assigned.
Required:
- Associate’s degree and demonstrated industry experience and/or demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline or alternate portfolio detailing industry experience and/or demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
- Ability to operate equipment associated with the horticulture department.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in horticulture or related field.
- Teaching experience in a community college.
- Industry Recognized Credentials (ex. North Carolina Pesticide License, Certified Plant Professional, Registered Landscape Contractor, Certified Arborist, Landscape Industry Certified, etc.)
- Ability to develop successful strategies for enrollment growth, K-12 and higher education partnerships, student success, and student retention.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,520.00 - $86,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
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