Adjunct Faculty: Botanical Medicine/CHLD (45644)

Bastyr University; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 133,000; Part time

Job summary

Bastyr University Kenmore campus is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach in-person courses as part of the Herbal Sciences and/or Certificate of Holistic Landscape Design programs. This faculty role includes didactic and lab teaching and is based on the Kenmore campus, 15 miles north of Seattle.

The position requires a BS or equivalent in herbalism, permaculture, or landscape design, with a focus on collaboration, scholarship, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent training in herbalism, permaculture, or landscape design.
• Some courses may have additional education/experience requirements.
• Commitment to developing scholarly activities in education.
• Demonstrated strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking, leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses as part of the Adjunct pool for the Herbal Sciences and/or Certificate of Holistic Landscape Design programs.
• Provide both didactic and lab teaching as part of an adjunct faculty role.
• Contribute to curriculum development and scholarly activities in education.

Education

BS or equivalent training in herbalism/permaculture/landscape design

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Kenmore Campus, Washington - Kenmore, WA 98028, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $38.91 - $96.61 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Faculty- Adjunct, Job Shift: Onsite

The Department of Botanical Medicine is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach in-person courses as part of their Adjunct pool for the Herbal Sciences and/or Certificate of Holistic Landscape Design programs. Bastyr University Kenmore campus is located 15 miles north of Seattle. Bastyr University botanical medicine programs are unique in their holistic approach to plant-based medicines and horticulture from seed to clinic/research bench. This is an Adjunct Faculty Position that includes didactic and lab teaching.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent training in herbalism, permaculture, or landscape design. Some courses may have additional education/experience requirements.

Example Herbal Science/CHLD courses:

• Plant ID
• Horticulture
• Herbal Medicine History and Traditions
• Ethnobotany and Northwest Herbs
• Aromatherapy
• Medicinal Mushrooms
• Wildcrafting
• Mycology
• Soil Ecology
• Medicinal and Edible Plants in the Landscape
• Organic Greenhouse and Nursery Management

Additional Requirements:

• Commitment to developing scholarly activities in education
• Demonstrated strong collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking, leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrated strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity
• Professionalism is a core value at Bastyr University.
• Faculty members are expected to behave in accordance with relevant policies on professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific experience in leading curriculum design and development, student and course evaluation, student assessment and curriculum mapping with respect to competencies and milestones
• Knowledge and experience with various teaching methodologies such as problem-based learning, team-based learning, case-based learning, technology-assisted learning, and flipped classroom design
• Flexibility in fulfilling programmatic and university needs