Continuing Education Landscape Design Instructor

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Continuing Education Landscape Design Instructor

Academic ManagerPosition Summary: -------------------------

The New York Botanical Garden’s Continuing Education Department seeks knowledgeable, enthusiastic instructorsto teach in the Landscape Design Certificate Program with a focus on design development, planting design, and Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques.

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* Facilitate existing landscape design curriculum in coordination with NYBG’s Program Coordinators and Managers * Teach 1-2 courses (in-person and hybrid) per session or more, as available * Identify any necessary materials and work with NYBG administration to procure them, staying within budget and submitting receipts as needed * Design appropriate assessments and give feedback to evaluate student learning when appropriate * Maintain clear communication with NYBG administration & students * Use NYBG-approved software (online portal, Zoom, Canvas) to take attendance and enter grades Qualifications: -----------------------

* 3-5 years of professional experience in landscape design or landscape architecture is required * A strong understanding of the content area is required * Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required * Teaching experience is preferred * Basic familiarity with classroom technology is preferred Physical Demands & Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, present and facilitate in a classroom setting for three hours at a time. This involves standing, walking to monitor student work, and the ability to utilize basic classroom technology.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. **Baseli...