HORTICULTURE INSTRUCTORS – REVISED – Competition Number 15-107
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Faculty of Science and Horticulture is currently seeking Non-Regular Type 1 (Contract) Instructors to be added to the Horticulture Technology Diploma Qualified Faculty List. Successful candidates should be able to teach one or more of the following courses in the following specializations:
•HORT 2426, Landscape Construction
•HORT 2334, Landscape Irrigation and Drainage Practices and
•HORT 2412, Landscape Estimating Contract Administration
for the Horticulture Technology diploma program, Landscape Horticulture Systems specialization. The courses are part of the Horticulture Technology Diploma. Therefore, successful candidates will be responsible for covering relevant topics in the context of commercial landscape horticulture systems. All course descriptions can be found at kpu.ca/calendar/2015-16/courses/hort
KPU’s two year Horticulture Technology Diploma specializations focus on high value crops like greenhouse vegetables, on landscape design and maintenance, and on turf management. These three areas are among the most technology-intensive and knowledge-based areas of horticulture practice and have a great impact on the quality of life for our urban and suburban society.
The program curriculum and the success of KPU’s diploma graduates have established the Horticulture Technology Diploma Specializations as a highly valued credential in the workplace. The diploma program uniquely combines theory and technique with the practice of horticulture. Students learn how to use the tools, equipment, and technologies that are an everyday part of industry. The program also provides students with a foundation in horticulture science. Students develop an understanding of the environmental requirements for optimum plant growth and the limits of technology. Best practice and sustainability are key learning outcomes.
For more information about the programs, visit KPU’s Calendar webpage at: http://www.kpu.ca/calendar/2014-15/science-hort/horticulturetechnology-d...
The successful applicant will teach and converse fluently in English, and possess at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field. Record of demonstrated horticultural activity and teaching experience is preferred.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a maximum 2 page statement of your teaching/ education philosophy and a list of three professional referees able to comment on your teaching ability and industry accomplishments. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please forward your complete application, quoting the competition number 15-107 to: [email protected]
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The successful applicant will teach and converse fluently in English, and possess at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in an appropriate field. Record of demonstrated horticultural activity and teaching experience is preferred.
