Horticulture Tenure Track Faculty (F)

DESCRIPTION: Edmonds College is seeking a Horticulture Full-time Tenure Faculty member.

This position is enabled by the Our Colleges, Our Future Act of 2021 to guarantee equitable access and educational success for all, particularly for students from communities of color and low-income communities. The college seeks faculty who demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, can adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can employ student-centered approaches and instructional technology effectively, and work collaboratively with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity, equity, inclusion, and student learning and success.

The college is especially interested in recruiting applicants with diverse backgrounds to teach our diverse student population.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Expertise in the Field

Demonstrate subject matter expertise, technological competency, and utilization of evidence-based teaching practices that actively engage all students in the learning process regardless of class modality.

Cultural Competency

Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student belonging and engagement by employing an inclusive and equitable curriculum that promotes cross-cultural connection and commitment to reflection, training, and collaboration to improve teaching.

Commitment to Equitable Access and Educational Success

Demonstrated experience providing equitable access and educational success for all students, particularly underserved populations, low-income students, and students of color.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor¿s degree in Horticulture OR a related field.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in Horticulture at the undergraduate level equivalent to at least one academic year.
• Two years of recent work experience in the horticulture industry.
• Excellent speaking, writing, listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical techniques, active learning, and student-centered learning for students of different abilities and at different levels of preparedness.
• Evidence of ability to use technologies, including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, email, and learning management systems, and ability to incorporate and assess the efficacy of new technologies in workflow, instruction, assessment, and daily practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and respect for a diverse community college environment comprised of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

COMPENSATION:

The salary is based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education. The current range is $85,958.16 - $87,367.71 annually for a 172-day appointment, with contractually guided increases to $104,266.14 annually. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check. Before being hired, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Your online application must include the following to be complete:

• Thorough responses to supplemental questions.
• Current résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Unofficial Transcript(s) - Scan and attach them to your online application.

No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.

Supplemental Questions

The following questions will help the committee gain insight into your teaching, learning, and service ¿mind.¿ The committee will review your responses with your online application and CV as part of the application screening process. Please answer each question in no more than 300 words per prompt; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may be considered insufficient.

• Please explain how your previous work and educational experiences have prepared you to teach Horticulture to the diverse student population currently enrolled in the College¿s program.
• Please describe your experience building and sustaining new/existing industry partnerships that helped grow and support the organization.
• Describe your experience working in a diverse workplace comprised of individuals from various social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.