Horticulture Instructor

Job Overview

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on department need. Your application status will be updated throughout the review process.

• Trains students in classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines
• Meets during scheduled class times
• Prepares and develops instructional materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations
• Provides students with class syllabi
• Delivers course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum

• Provides a classroom environment conducive to learner growth
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance in accordance with college procedures
• Responds to student inquiries and provides feedback in a timely manner
• Communicates available college resources to students

• Maintains timely communication with college program and supervisor
• Stays current on program goals, processes and outcomes
• Participates in program assessment and college accreditation

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
• Encourages creative and critical thinking
• Actively engages students in the learning process
• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives
• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
• Promotes learning as a life-long process

• Embraces diversity and collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff, and the public from diverse backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an institutional level to promote student success
• Embraces, understands, and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and lean office practices

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field

• Experience in Integrated Pest Management and/or Plant Disease treatments
• 3 years of Agriculture, Horticulture or Nursery industry experience

• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position belongs to the bargaining unit and begins at Step 1; salary schedules are available on the college website
• All positions at Chemeketa require availability for work onsite as requested by the college
• Requires provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington, or Idaho residency as a condition of employment
• Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit, and full background checks
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer, or dismissal

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR  and . Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..shtmlq

• One of the following:
  • Member copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR -
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension - OR -
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs - OR -
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

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