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Instructor## Position Type:

Faculty## Department:

LSUAM COA - School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences (David H Picha ))##

Work Location:

Madison

B. Sturgis (New Agronomy Bldg)## Pay Grade:

Academic##

Job Description:

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* WORK LOCATION:

** This position will be located in the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences in the LSU College of Agriculture, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
** POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

** This is a full-time 12-month, non-tenure track position with a 100% teaching appointment. The successful candidate will develop and design in-person and online course materials to teach key undergraduate level horticulture courses including but not limited to Introduction and Maintenance of Ornamentals in the Landscape I and II, Introduction to the Green Industry, Urban Landscape Management, Survey of Arboriculture, Landscape Construction, Horticulture Applications, and Herbaceous Plant Materials.

** JOB DUTIES/PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
** The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The candidate must teach the above-listed courses as offered and described in the LSU Course Catalogue, follow the class syllabus properly, and effectively utilize the Learning Management System (Moodle). The candidate hired as the instructor is expected to provide personalized and instructive feedback on all student submissions and assignments.

Grading assignments and responding to student emails and phone calls is expected to be in a timely manner. The posting of class information, content updates, and announcements should be done frequently and as appropriate. The instructor is expected to provide course evaluation feedback on APA format, writing structure, the use of critical thinking skills, and effective student learning skills. The instructor will also serve as an undergraduate student advisor for students majoring in turf and landscape management.

Additional duties include participation in high school and undergraduate student recruitment events in collaboration with the College of Agriculture to increase the enrollment of horticulture students ther duty will be to serve on the annual Horticulture Spring Garden Show Committee and co-chair this event with other faculty. The instructor will report to the Director of the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences.

** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
** Ability to climb trees to conduct tree pruning for arboriculture lab. Ability to do landscape construction work for class demonstration. Physical will be required prior to hire.

** MINIMUM

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

*** M.S. in horticulture
* 2+ years of professional experience in related field is desirable.
* Two years of experience in instruction is desirable.
* The ability to work in a team environment with a variety of teaching, research and extension faculty cohort is critical. Teaching experience, urban landscape management, ornamental plant maintenance, and tree care experience are required, including favorable peer recommendations. Applicants should have demonstrated effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills necessary for classroom and on-line presentations to diverse student audiences.  The candidate must also be skilled in the planning, organizing, and prioritizing of tasks.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

*** M.S. in horticulture
* 2+ years of professional experience in related field is desirable.
* Two years of experience in instruction is desirable.
* Commercial landscape & Tree Care Certification/Licenses This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

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