Workforce Solutions Hydroponics Instructors (Part-Time)
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach and demonstrate to students the fundamentals of growing plants using controlled environment technology and equipment designed for both personal and industrial application.
- Maintain hydroponics equipment.
- Ensure plant viability.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of occupational experience in Hydroponics work.
- Familiarity with multiple Hydroponic Systems, how they are set up, and maintaining the systems.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to write syllabi and exams.
- Able to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
- Able to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Considerations
Demonstrable knowledge of Hydroponic systems and plant care.