Instructor, Commercial Horticulture

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Ankeny Campus

Posted: June 29, 2017

Job Number: 17-F33
Employment Date: August 21, 2017
Job Category: Faculty Positions
Application & Position Contact Information: Human Resources (515) 964-6479 or jobs@dmacc.edu for information concerning the application process. Scott Ocken (515) 964-6364 or sjocken@dmacc.edu for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Salary Information: Per Faculty Pay Schedule

Job Summary: Provides competency-based quality instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the College in classroom, lab and clinical settings. Assignment may include evening or off-campus teaching, individualized and/or competency-based instruction and/or online/distance learning.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Develops and maintains current course syllabi and outlines; prepares lecture/lab and class materials.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Works collegially in an academic environment; participates in College and program projects, events, and committee work, including advisory committee activities and advising student organizations.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment; submits related reports as required.
• Maintains established office hours and is otherwise available to assist students outside of the classroom.
• Participates in the ongoing development and revision of curriculum and course materials and competencies, and in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials/equipment.
• Advises students regarding their academic needs and refers them for additional assistance as needed.
• Promotes the College and the program and assists in recruiting and marketing the program to prospective students.
• Participates in professional development activities and stays current in his/her field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Floriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Turf Management or related.
• Three years non-teaching related work experience in greenhouse, landscaping, turf and/or greenskeeping, agronomy, or related.
• Commercial applicators license.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• Four years experience in turf management.
• Ability to use and apply alternative instructional delivery systems to enhance learning.
• Experience in curriculum development and learning assessment.

Work Schedule: 12 months per year position.
Posting Date: 06/27/2017
Deadline for Submitting Applications: 07/11/2017
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application (personal information, education history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application must be completed in its entirety, even when including a resume. "See Resume" will not be accepted. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application. Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Quick link for Internal Postings: http://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/2131