Part-Time Instructor Pool - Landscape Drafting, Environmental Horticulture

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 113,417 - 158,699; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Part-Time Instructor for the Landscape Drafting and Environmental Horticulture program in Santa Barbara, CA. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in agriculture or a closely related field and demonstrate relevant teaching experience. The role involves providing quality instruction, emphasizing both manual and CAD drafting techniques, and preparing students for the course. The hourly wage ranges from $82.33 to $115.20, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in an agricultural field.
• Previous teaching experience in landscaping or drafting.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction and maintain an engaging classroom environment.
• Teach course principles of drafting and plan reading.
• Be available to students outside of class.

Skills

Teaching experience

Landscape drafting

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's in agriculture or related field

Job description

Part‑Time Instructor Pool – Landscape Drafting, Environmental Horticulture

Salary: $82.33 – $115.20 Hourly
Job Type: PT Credit Faculty
Job Number: 10‑2023‑PP02
Closing: Continuous
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Environmental Horticulture

Basic Functions

Essential Functions of Position

Provide quality instructions, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues. Primary duties of part‑time faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Part‑time instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.

Part‑time Instructor Salary Rate

The starting credit part‑time rate from salary table 11 is $102.90 per hour – Lecture and $82.33 per hour – Lab. If you have a doctorate, the rate is $107.87 per hour – Lecture and $86.30 per hour – Lab.

Representative Duties

Course covers the principles of drafting, plan reading for landscaping, style research, drafting of plans, elevations and all other details involved in landscape drafting. Both manual and CAD/Vectorworks drafting skills are emphasized, for various landscape styles. One semester course taught annually in the spring.

Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in agriculture, agriculture science, education with a specialization in agriculture or other agricultural area (including: agricultural business, agricultural engineering, agricultural mechanics, agronomy, animal science, enology, environmental (ornamental) horticulture, equine science, forestry, natural resources, plant science, pomology, soil science, viticulture or other agriculture science)
• OR the equivalent
• A combination of education and other accomplishments that are equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement which presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other products)
• Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required material.
• Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, culture, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
• If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications listed above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Those documents include a completed SBCC Equivalency Crosswalk and a narrative synopsis of your educational background justifying equivalency.

Instructions for Completing Equivalency Documentation (Download PDFreader)

Knowledge and Abilities

Previous teaching experience required, preferably in landscaping or drafting.

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