Adjunct Professor – Horticulture Technologies 900671

Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing critical thinking skills in students and helping them learn horticulture theory and application content to become positive community members. The role may involve teaching horticulture classes, including lecture-only subjects and/or lecture subjects with hands-on lab sessions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in the subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program
• Must have three to five years of industry experience in the area(s) of instruction
• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as email, internet, and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas)
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU brand with positivity and professionalism
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in discipline or related area or Master's Degree with 18 hours in the discipline
• Prefer experience using Canvas LMS
• College-level teaching and online classroom management experience

Responsibilities

• Develop in each student the skills of critical thinking
• Help students learn horticulture theory and application content presented to them
• Teach horticulture classes, including lecture-only subjects and/or lecture subjects with hands-on lab sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees