-- Faculty, Horticulture and Landscape Technology- Kingstec Campus

3 weeks ago


Kentville, Canada Nova Scotia Community College Full time

What you'll do

Responsibilities

As a member of the School of Technology and Environment faculty team, you will:

Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Horticulture Landscape Technology program, specifically, the Horticulture Operations courses. This position may involve teaching within any of our lines of business (e.g. certificate/diploma programs, continuing education, customized learning, apprenticeship. Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology. Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs. Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings. Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant college diploma or undergraduate degree related to HHorticulture Greenhouse/Nursery operations. You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skills in Greenhouse/Nursery operations, Retail Garden Centre marketing/management, Horticulture Science and sustainable practices. Completion of a relevant CNLA certification would be considered an asset. Occupational experience that includes experience in the landscape industry would be considered an asset. You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail. Experience with an online learning platform such as Brightspace would be considered an asset.

You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.

You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning. Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults. Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset. You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices. You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC

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