Pool Adjunct Faculty, Landscape and Turfgrass Management

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Landscape and Turfgrass Management

This position requires teaching undergraduates, and applicants must provide evidence of teaching potential. Teaching faculty at Owens Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field.

This position teaches college-level & pre-college level Science Composition courses and Science related courses. Understanding of process based writing. Familiarity with adult learning theory. Familiarity with current pedagogical strategies that will enhance critical thinking with students. Effectively communicate with students on a regular basis. Provide students with regular feedback on progress. Ability to work in a collaborative environment. Ability to enhance instruction with use of technology.

Effective classroom management. Enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A thorough knowledge of the principles of Horticulture where the successful candidate would be comfortable in teaching courses related to one of the following areas:
  Wood Plant , Herbaceous Plant , Plant Science, Soil Science, Landscape Graphics, Landscape Design, Landscape CAD, Greenhouse Production and Management or Golf Course Management.
• Familiarity with appropriate instructional and course management software.
• Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of classroom activities for both lecture and lab sections depending on the class.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both small and large groups. Proficiency in designing and grading tests. Ability to create effective instructional materials.
• Bachelors Degree preferred – minimum qualifications are listed below.
• This posting is for a wide variety of classes in the Horticultural, agronomy, landscape, and agricultural fields. Depending on the class, a successful candidate would have experience in a related field to the class they are teaching. Proper experience could be more valuable than education.

Essential Functions:

• ENGAGES IN OTHER DEPARTMENT - RELATED ACTIVITIES Daily
• TEACHES CLASSES Daily
• CREATES AND MAINTAINS ASSIGNMENTS, EVALUATIVE MEASURES, AND RECORDS Weekly
• COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY Daily
• SUPPORTS MISSION, VISION, AND CORE VALUES Daily

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work with other faculty members in small groups, maintain a positive demeanor in the presence of students, and work cooperatively with faculty and administration. Strong commitment to continued professional growth and development.

Minimum Education /

Experience:

• Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school
• This posting is for a wide variety of classes in the Horticultural, agronomy, landscape, and agricultural fields. Depending on the class, a successful candidate would be comfortable teaching courses related to one of the following areas:
  Wood Plant , Herbaceous Plant , Plant Science, Soil Science, Landscape Graphics, Landscape Design, Landscape CAD, Greenhouse Production and Management or Golf Course Management.