HORTICULTURE INSTRUCTORS, BOTANY – Competition Number 15-32
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Science & Horticulture invites applicants for part-time Non-Regular Type 1 (Contract) instructors for May 2015 to teach the position listed below. We are also adding to our Qualified Faculty List.
The successful candidate(s) will teach:
Summer 2015 Semester:
· Botany for Horticulture (HORT 1102) in the horticulture diploma and degree programs. The instructor will teach the morphology, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and selected taxonomy of horticultural plants.
Course description can be found at kpu.ca/calendar/2015-16/courses/hort.
KPU’s two-year Horticulture Technology Diploma specializations focus on high value crops such as 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.
The minimum qualifications required for Botany for Horticulture instructor position are a Masters’ degree in horticulture or agriculture, PhD preferred, and 5 years of related experience. Preference will be given to individuals with experience teaching in a post-secondary horticulture or agriculture program.
Applicants interested in applying to teach can find further information on the Faculty of Science & Horticulture by visiting our website at kpu.ca/hort. For more information about the programs, visit KPU’s Calendar webpage at kpu.ca/calendar/2015-16/science-hort/horticulturetechnology-dip.html.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, two letters of reference, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. Please forward your completed application, quoting the competition number 15-32 by March 3, 2015 by email to: [email protected]
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
