Instructor-Turf and Sportsgrass Management
About The Position
Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) academic, oral and written English proficiency requirements
- Demonstrate a willingness and abilities to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit environments
- Possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
- 3 Years management of sports or turfgrass surfaces.
- Experience with cool and warm season grasses, irrigation and soil fertility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Turfgrass or Golf Course Management. Master's or other Advanced Degrees in these fields are advantageous.
- 5 Years of management of sports or turfgrass surfaces.
- Assistant or Superintendent experience at a golf course or similar turfgrass facility.
- Classroom teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teaching courses in the approved discipline
- Providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses
- Recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom
- Creating and maintaining an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction
- Participation in professional development activities
- Serving on college committees
- Developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials
- Maintaining familiarity with and adhering to College policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
