Continuing Education Landscape Design Instructor

New York Botanical Garden • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Botanical Garden’s Continuing Education Department seeks knowledgeable, enthusiastic instructors to teach in the Landscape Design Certificate Program with a focus on design development, planting design, and Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience in landscape design or landscape architecture is required
• A strong understanding of the content area is required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is preferred
• Basic familiarity with classroom technology is preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate existing landscape design curriculum in coordination with NYBG’s Program Coordinators and Managers
• Teach 1-2 courses (in-person and hybrid) per session or more, as available
• Identify any necessary materials and work with NYBG administration to procure them, staying within budget and submitting receipts as needed
• Design appropriate assessments and give feedback to evaluate student learning when appropriate
• Maintain clear communication with NYBG administration & students
• Use NYBG-approved software (online portal, Zoom, Canvas) to take attendance and enter grades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed