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