Horticulture Technology Instructor

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.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.

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.

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.