Horticulture Instructor

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Teach lecture and laboratory courses in ornamental horticulture landscape management nursery management plant propagation plant identification landscape construction landscape contracting turf management arboriculture landscape irrigation soil science and related courses to a diverse student population. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department division college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in co-curricular activities including planning implementing and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle. Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Develop culturally relevant course content culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Horticulture or related field. Coursework in plant identification landscape irrigation soils plant propagation integrated pest management entomology greenhouse and nursery production or similar. College level teaching experience. Work experience in the Horticulture industry. Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of urban agriculture and sustainable horticulture. Experience in emerging sustainable landscape practices. Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in horticulture particularly as it relates to the relevance of horticulture to students lives interest and communities; demonstrated ability to address equity gaps of racially minoritized groups within horticulture.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education training employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Work Schedule
Full Time Tenure Track