Coordinator/Instructor: Horticulture Technology Position Available In Burke, North Carolina

Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number 2010-0480
Position Title

Coordinator/Instructor:

Horticulture Technology
Open Date 04/21/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Full or Part Time Full Time
Permanent or Temporary Permanent
Job Summary Under the direction of the Dean, Assistant Dean, and Department Head, the Horticulture Technology program coordinator’s primary purpose is the planning and operational aspects of the program and to insure the viability, currency and integrity of the curriculum. This position is a teaching role that will typically carry a full teaching load in addition to coordinator responsibilities. Essential Responsibilities/Duties
Carry a full teaching load in addition to responsibilities for program coordination.
Teach, advise, and mentor students with a focus on learning and success.
Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting laboratory demonstrations. Perform other activities which are related to and meet the requirement of the courses.
Formulate and/or recommend necessary curriculum changes, be knowledgeable of and implement changes made at the state level through CIP or other mandate.
Maintain posted office hours as required by college policy.
Oversee, perform, and certify an annual equipment inventory.
Originate or approve all material and supply requests for the program to business office specifications.
Approve and submit all equipment requests for the program to business office specifications. Maintain and keep updated equipment viable to the program.
Interview and recommend for hire part-time instructors required in the program. Ensure that part-time instructors are kept current of all departmental and college policies.
Evaluate part-time faculty in the program as per college policy.
Mentor and direct the activities of all instructors within the program.
Serve as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the program.
Ensure that the program has a viable advisory committee and meet with the committee on a regular basis as dictated by program needs and college policy.
Oversee program advertisement and recruitment not typically handled by student services, which could include school visits and leading tour groups.
Prepare and submit the yearly instructional schedule including the assignment of instructors for specific classes.
Maintain and update current texts, videos, etc. to meet program and industry needs.
Develop and oversee the development of course documents for the program to college specifications. All courses must be reviewed and/or updated prior to teaching them in any given semester.
Formulate short and long-range goals for the continuing improvement or growth of the program. Each goal should have an attainment strategy.
Formulate periodic assessment (at least once per year) of the program to insure the program is meeting the needs of the college, being kept current and viable, and is serving the needs of the community.
Conduct and/or assist in periodic safety inspections within the program’s facilities to identify and correct potential hazards. Also submit any necessary requests for repairs or maintenance.
Prepare a recommended budget for the program including any required travel, materials and supplies, equipment, part-time instruction, and repairs.
Responsible for lab computers: this includes managing proprietary software licensing and installation, purchasing, updates, repairs, and troubleshooting network issues.
Work with the Director of Financial Aid to secure work-study students (if needed), and be responsible for supervision of the student. Work with Coordinator of Disability Access to ensure the needs of disability students are met. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree in Horticultural Science or related field (e.g.,
Agriculture) or An Associate Degree in Horticulture Technology or related field (e.g. Horticulture Science) along with verifiable work experience in the field. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience preferred.
NC Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license preferred.
Knowledge and experience working with hemp production is preferred. Special Instructions Courses to instruct may include the following courses as well as others:
Landscape Design
Nursery Operations
Greenhouse Operations
Plant Materials
Applied Plant Science
Horticultural Pest Management
Soils & Fertilizers
Plant Propagation
Vegetable Production
Landscape Management
Horticulture Management & Marketing
Equipment Operation & Management