Associate Faculty - Horticulture

Position Overview

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

Associate Faculty - Horticulture

LOCATION: Lynnwood Washington

DESCRIPTION: Edmonds College and its Business Division invite applications for an Associate Faculty, Horticulture Instructor position. The college seeks faculty who will take a leadership role in their departments and the college, will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work effectively with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success. This is an Associate Faculty position that reports to the Dean of the Business Division.

Faculty members are responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes to a diverse student body in a variety of formats including online and hybrid; developing curriculum; preparing teaching materials; developing and assessing student learning outcomes to evaluate student work; assigning grades; maintaining required records; and advising and consulting with students to support their success.

The instructor will be responsible for providing leadership in the Horticulture Department and will teach a variety of courses, including plant identification, soil science, pruning, pest management, and plant production with a focus on landscape management, design, construction and restoration. Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission, 'Teaching | Learning | Community', and goals; upholding the College's values; governance of the College via department and division work; committee assignments; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance training); personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early morning or late afternoon/evening classes and could include online teaching as well.

For information on how to apply, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree plus an associate's degree, or equivalent education, in Horticulture or a related field.

• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in Horticulture at the undergraduate level equivalent to at least one academic year.

• Two years of recent work experience in the horticulture industry.

• Excellent speaking, writing, listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Horticulture or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical techniques, active learning and student-centered learning for students of different abilities and at different levels of preparedness.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and respect for a diverse community college environment composed of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated experience in assessing effectiveness of teaching methods and curriculum/program changes on student engagement and success.

• Evidence of ability to use technologies, including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, email, learning management systems, and evidence of ability to incorporate and assess efficacy of new technologies in workflow, instruction, assessment and daily practice.

• Demonstrated successful experience teaching sustainable horticulture courses that include plant identification, soil science, pruning, pest management, and plant production with a focus on landscape management, design, construction and restoration.

• Two years of full-time business work experience in one or more of the instructional areas listed in the position description.

• Demonstrated experience managing and working effectively with multiple teams of students, colleagues, college leadership and customers in a community college environment.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Work will also be performed outdoors in various weather conditions and requires the use of a variety of gardening tools. The ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English is essential. Instructors are required to use a computer in the work environment.

COMPENSATION:

Work schedule is based on an eleven week quarterly schedule and could vary each quarter. Salary is dependent upon contract load and mode of instruction. A standard five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $5,865.82 at Step A.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

• Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter that addresses the required minimum qualifications.

• Current resume.

• Names and contact information for three references.

• For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than http://www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please select one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1024.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College's commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.

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