Part-time Horticulture Professor - London, Canada - Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

First Section

Posting Number

41040
Requisition Title
Parttime Horticulture Professor
Internal Posting Closing Date

External Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes
Campus Location
London
Department
Faculty of Creative Industries
Operations (MDO)
Employment Group
Faculty
Pay Details
Up to 6 hours per week
Hours of Work per Week

Summary

Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College offers a twoyear diploma program with courses running from September to April. The College is one of the largest providers of Apprenticeship training in the province. The School of Design offers level 1 and level 2 Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship training from January to end of March in winter 2024. Teaching is primarily delivered inperson at our London Campus between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; however, Apprenticeship students may also visit horticultural sites in London and area, including our own Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden in Strathroy.

Note:

This is a part-time temporary Faculty position (up to 6 hours per week) starting September 6, 2023 and ending December 2023 with the possibility of renewal in winter 2024.

Apprentice teaching will occur starting January 2024 to March 202- The Faculty of Creative Industries is seeking Horticulture experts to teach diploma level courses in September 2023 and apprenticeship level 1 or 2 courses in January 2024.

The apprenticeship curriculum involves some study in The Spriet Family greenhouse related to plant production.- Part-time courses available in level one include:

Trade Safety Practices
Work and Project Organization
Horticulture Principles
Environmental Principles: soil, water, stewardship
Preconstruction
Hardscape: installation and maintenance courses, utilizing practical garden toolbased instruction and Microsoft 365/Office software skills.
Qualifications

GENERAL
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QUALIFICATIONS

Combination of excellent leadership and teaching skills with strong commitment to academic excellence and student success
Exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Works independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
Relates effectively to a wide variety of learners
Capable to teach inperson on campus
Contributes to and support the program's and Fanshawe's college continuous quality improvement initiatives
Familiarity with educational technologies (LMS) are preferred
Collaborates effectively with faculty members on curriculum and uses educational technology specifically our learning management software FanshaweOnline
Demonstrates commitment to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity by creating a positive learning environment which accommodates students' diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles
Engages students in experiential education opportunities
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and leading innovation

SPECIFIC
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QUALFICATIONS

Postsecondary 2year diploma in Horticulture
Minimum 5 years' diverse, recent, and relevant industry experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
College or university level teaching experience preferred
Remains current and demonstrated skills in a variety of horticulture practices
Skills in one or more of softscape, hardscape, project management, safety, soils, water, conservation, greenhouse, or horticultural trends and construction practices are an asset
Has networking relationships with industry contacts
Practices sustainable and environmental practices within horticulture

How to Apply:

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(quoting Competition No.

MDO

41040) TO:

Sarah Ruttan- Program Manager, Faculty of Creative Industries- Fanshawe College
General Information

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.