Job no: 792810
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Horticulture Anr 10002410
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Agriculture, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Position Summary

The Department of Horticulture (www.canr.msu.edu/hrt/) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University
(MSU) invites applications for a pool of qualified fixed-term assistant instructors to teach one or more than one undergraduate
course(s) commencing January of 2022, with renewal possible based on department teaching needs, funding, and performance.
Instruction is needed in the following areas:

Assistant Instructor for HRT 242 - Passive Solar Greenhouses for Protected Production (2-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Course will be delivered on-line. Course Description: Season extension and year-round vegetable, herb, flower and fruit production in unheated, low cost passive solar greenhouses; marketing options, site selection, site preparation, structures, and organic crop management methods. Course meets first five weeks of Spring semester (weeks 1-5) from January 6 - February 7, 2023.

Assistant Instructor for HRT 243 - Organic Transplant Production (2-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Courses will be delivered on-line. Course Description: Seed ordering, storage, and germination; vegetative propagation; growing containers; organic root media; fertility, light, temperature and plant health; hardening off, considerations for organic certification. Course meets second five weeks of Spring semester (weeks 6-10) from February 10 - March 20, 2023.

Assistant Instructor for HRT 253 - Compost Production and Use (2-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Course will be delivered on-line. Course Description: Process and methods of composting and vermicomposting, maturity and quality analysis, and use of compost products at home and farm scale. Course meets last five weeks of Spring semester (weeks 11-15) from March 23 - April 24, 2023.

Assistant Instructor for HRT 311 - Landscape Design and Management Specifications (5-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Course will be delivered on campus in East Lansing. Course Description: Landscape design technique; spatial organization; plant selection; plant/site interaction; relationship between design, construction and maintenance in project development; preparation of planting and maintenance specifications. Positions may recur every Spring Semester.

Assistant Instructor for HRT 251 - Organic Farming Principles and Practices (5-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Course will be delivered on campus in East Lansing. Course Description: Principles, practices, policies and perspective of organic farming; farms as ecological systems; the certification process and agencies; organic matter management to support the soil food web and nutrient availability; managing biodiversity, crop rotations, plant competition, ground cover, and plant health; farming systems including diversified vegetables, perennial fruit, permaculture, agronomic field crops, integrating crops and animals; organic animal husbandry practices. Contact hours will be 3 hours per week meeting twice per week for 80 minutes (TTh 12:40 pm – 2:00 pm) for 15 weeks.

Assistant Instructor for HRT 404 - Horticulture Management (5-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Course is ideally delivered in-person, however on-line or hybrid delivery is possible. Course Description: Integration of management, economic, marketing, and horticultural production principles to develop personnel, financial, and resource strategies. Horticultural business plan development in a team situation. Effects of business decisions on people and profits. Course meets Spring semester from January 9 - May 5, 2023.

Assistant Instructor for HRT 407 - Horticulture Marketing (5-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Course is ideally delivered in-person, however on-line or hybrid delivery is possible. Course Description: Demographic and purchase trends of perishable horticultural commodities including landscape and floral crops, and fruits and vegetables. Market segmentation and product targeting, distribution, branding and packaging, and advertising and promotion. Services as a critical component of strategic business planning. Course meets Fall semester from August 28 - December 15, 2023.

Assistant Instructor for HRT 460 - Green Roofs and Walls (5-month fixed term system, 100% teaching). Course is ideally delivered in-person, however on-line or hybrid delivery is possible. Course Description: Green roof and wall design and installation practices including plant species and substrates. Environmental impact, ecosystem services, integration with other environmental practices. Influence of economics, public policy, and industry organizations on the implementation of green roofs on a wide scale. Multidisciplinary nature of planning and implementation of successful green roof and wall projects. Course meets Spring semester from January 9 - May 5, 2023.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Horticulture or related fields

Minimum Requirements

B.S. in Horticulture or related fields
Knowledge and skills to develop resources, teach specific concepts related to course content
Excellent teaching, oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

Masters or Ph.D. in Horticulture or related fields

Practical work experience in course related field

Experience in development and assessment of learning outcomes

Undergraduate teaching experience and a passion for teaching

Required Application Materials

Letter of application/interest stating the course(s) applicant is interested in teaching
Current resume
List of three references
A statement of experiences related to the course

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions

Questions about the positions can be directed to Marcus Duck, duckmarc@msu.edu.

Review of applications will begin 8/1/2022 and continue until positions are filled.

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

www.canr.msu.edu/hrt

Department Statement

At Michigan State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, we do not just accept difference, we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our faculty, our staff, our students, and our community. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer that is committed to achieving inclusive excellence through attracting diverse candidates and fostering a culture of equity where everyone can reach its individual and collective goals.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Jul 5, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 28, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time