Hybrid Part-Time Professor - Horticulture Technician Program at Georgian College

Department:  Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation

Campus: Barrie

Classification: Academic

Posting Date: August 1, 2025

Hourly Pay Range:       $72.56 - $159.79 per hour

Status: Part-Time

Effective Date: September 2025

 

Are you ready to share your expertise in horticulture and help shape the future of sustainable landscape and plant production education? Join Georgian College's vibrant academic team as a part-time faculty member in our new Horticulture Technician program. Be part of a forward-thinking, hands-on learning environment within a diverse and inclusive college community.

Reporting to the Dean, the successful candidate will develop and teach courses in the Horticulture Technician program. Courses may be scheduled during the day or evening. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering courses in the Horticulture Technician program

• Designing and delivering curriculum that supports course and program outcomes in specific areas such as:

o Plant Science and Propagation

o Soil Science and Management

o Greenhouse Operations

o Landscape Design and Installation

o Sustainable Urban Agriculture

o Pest Management and Biosecurity

• Incorporating a variety of teaching / learning strategies to meet student needs

• Evaluating student progress / achievement

• Participating in program and college activities as required

• Participating in program revision and renewal activities as required

• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Agricultural Science, or a closely related field

• Minimum five years of industry experience in horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, or a related area

• Experience managing change and leading innovation

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to life-long learning 

• Computer literacy: MS Office

• Proven ability to work in a team environment and to foster the same in students

• Experience in some or all of the following is an asset: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies

• Teaching and Training Adults certification and / or experience in a teaching or training capacity is an asset

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

This posting will be open until filled.  While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.