Horticulture Technology Instructor
Employer
Job Location
Main Campus, Graham, NC
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 Qualifications
- 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.
Position 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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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.
How to Apply
An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.
For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.
For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.
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