Adjunct Instructor, Horticulture, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger.

UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati is a world-renowned college, home to many highly ranked programs, and part of the largest public research university in Southwest Ohio.

The School of Planning within the College of DAAP prepares professionals for distinguished practice and spatially based approaches with a focus on livable places, and the creation of communities that enrich people’s lives.

The six academic programs within the School of Planning (Bachelor in Urban Planning, Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Master of Community Planning, Master of Landscape Architecture and PhD in Urban and Regional Development Planning) offer specific coursework about the planning and design of innovative futures for urban communities and regions.

The School of Planning’s graduate planning program is ranked 4th in the Midwest and 17th in North America by Planetizen.

The BS Horticulture Program in the School of Planning in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati is seeking candidates to fill adjunct positions for lecture courses in the following subjects : HORT 3040 Urban Landscape I : Forestry.

Course Description : This course introduces students to the uses and management of urban trees in the city. Arboricultural technology and methods, urban landscape design, and urban engineering are examined.

Student Learning Outcomes :

• Evaluate the benefits and value of trees in urban ecosystems and land uses.
• List the major elements of an urban forestry program including planning, implementation, and maintenance.
• Use mapping systems for urban forestry programs.

On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to a diverse set of students.

Essential Functions

• On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and / or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a field related to specific course content.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Prior teaching experience preferred; documented work experience in field related to specific course content.; demonstrated command of sustainable principles relevant to specific course content.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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