Horticulture Instructor [Faculty Part-Time Application Pool]

Part-time - Entry Level

Oregon City, OR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Clackamas Community College (CCC) at the Oregon City, Oregon campus seeks to hire for a part-time Horticulture Instructor faculty pool for available horticulture assignments during the academic year 2024-2025. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in a classroom, land lab, or other settings as appropriate.
• Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives.
• Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity.
• Responsible for classroom, laboratory and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials.
• Understands and abides by college policies and regulations.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
• May direct aides and work study students as assigned.
• Understands and uses the college's computer system.
• May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful classroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of the Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.