Horticulture Technology-Adjunct Instructor

The Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to sustain teaching performance at appropriate levels for all assigned student populations (including qualified high school students) to include course loads, instructional technology, instructional materials and innovative communication delivery in the Horticulture discipline.

Why it's Important

The Blue Ridge team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our staff to ensure we provide a modern, technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our Students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team engages with the community to ensure that we are consistently meeting standards and then rising above them. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable. 

What You'll be Doing

• Maintain accreditation and credentials to teach in specific subject areas:  Business or Marketing

• Maintain mastery and currency in the fields of business

• Market, recruit, and retain students in respective Business programs.

• Maintain documentation of student learning outcomes for assessment and planning purposes.

• Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.

• Perform record keeping function in the areas of attendance, student performance in an accurate and timely manner.

• Review, grade and provide appropriate feedback on student submitted work in a timely fashion

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans to students in online learning platform as well as at designated instructional location(s).

• Maintain mastery and currency in the fields of horticulture therapy to ensure continuity between course instruction and evidence-based practices.

• Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.

Additionally 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:  Bachelors' Degree from Accredited institution with a concentration Horticulture or related area.

Experience: All applicants must provide verifiable and relevant professional experience in a work-place setting OR demonstrated instructional/teaching environment

Skills and the Know-How

Current knowledge of a variety of horticulture-relevant topics, and including use of Microsoft Office applications. The person filling this position must possess strong personal and professional integrity, good interpersonal skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety.  Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, database systems, College email and website, and other computer applications associated with the position.

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Physical Demands:  

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution