[Plsgs] FW: Nursery / Landscape Hort position

Fri Nov 13 07:28:42 MST 2015

Position: Lecturer in Nursery/Landscape Horticulture Position Description: The Department of Horticultural Sciences seeks applicants for a non-tenure tracked, teaching position with expertise in nursery/landscape horticulture. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate level courses in plant propagation, nursery management, and garden science or other courses as deemed appropriate and coordinate labs associated with their assigned courses as needed. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be responsible for the organization, delivery, evaluation, and student grading associated with his or her assigned courses and must: 

• Deliver high-quality lectures on course subject matter. 

• Develop attractive visual aids and other course materials to supplement lectures. 

• Write a comprehensive syllabus for the assigned course that adheres to the syllabus guidelines posted on the curricular services Website and post it in the Howdy portal before the first day of class.

 • Upload current curriculum vitae into the Howdy portal.

 • Prepare quizzes, tests, exams and other evaluative materials needed to assess student progress toward the learning outcomes established for the class. 

• If the course has an associated lab, coordinate all lab sessions including the acquisition of all materials needed for conducting the lab. Insure that students have mandated safety training as needed.

 • Assist in advising undergraduate student organizations or clubs as required. 

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the department head. Qualifications: A minimum of a Masters degree in horticulture or closely related plant science is required. Experience of having served as a teaching assistant or instructor in horticulture at the college level is highly desirable. 

Additional qualifications include evidence of successfully coordinating educational programs, classes, and projects; evidence of successfully planning, implementing, and evaluating educational classes, events, workshops, short courses, and other activities; evidence of producing high-quality educational curriculum and materials; and, evidence of successful use of the Internet to deliver educational programs and materials. Candidates with experience in the nursery, landscape, greenhouse or related green industries are preferred. 

Application Procedure: Applicants should complete a faculty application online at https://greatjobs.tamu.edu (NOV number 09025) and submit a cover letter, transcripts, curriculum vitae, a list of three references as attachments as directed in the on-line application. 

Applicant screening will begin on November 15, 2015 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Direct inquiries to: Dorothy See, Assistant to Department Head Department of Horticultural Sciences 2133 TAMU – 202 Horticulture/Forest Science Building College Station, TX 77843-2133 Phone: 979-845-5269 Email: d-see at tamu.edu 

The Texas A&M University System is committed to the fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity and human dignity. To fulfill its multiple missions as an institution of higher learning, Texas A&M encourages a climate that values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, pluralism and the uniqueness of the individual within our state, nation and world. All decisions and actions involving students and employees should be based on applicable law and individual merit. Texas A&M University, in accordance with applicable federal and state law, prohibits discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 202 Horticulture/Forest Sciences Building 2133 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-2133 Tel. 979.845.5341 Fax 979.845-0627 HortSciences.tamu.edu

Please let me know if I can answer any questions.  I am chairing the search committee.

Thanks,

Mike Arnold

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