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Part Time Professor, Greenhouse

  • Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
  • 135 Taylor Road, R.R. #4, Daniel J. Patterson Campus, ON, L0S 1J0, Canada

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Original job description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Part-Time Professor in the Greenhouse Technician program within the School of Environment and Horticulture. This position will commence Winter of 2027 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus.


Required qualifications:

  • Post secondary education in greenhouse production, horticulture, plant science, or a closely related field 
  • Significant, hands-on experience in operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of greenhouse equipment and vegetable hydroponic production systems 
  • Ability to teach practical, skills-based labs and greenhouse group activities 
  • Working knowledge of commercial greenhouse vegetable production environmental control, irrigation and fertigation, growing media, pH/EC management, crop steering strategies, integrated pest management, plant physiological responses, and management of crop nutrient deficiencies and toxicities 
  • Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to students 
  • Commitment to student-centered and inclusive teaching practices


Preferred candidates may also possess:

  • Teaching credentials or coursework in adult education (e.g., B.Ed., M.Ed., or Adult Education Certificate) 
  • Experience with learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace) and organizing applied course materials
  • Industry certifications or professional affiliations relevant to vegetable greenhouse production
  • Experience working in commercial, research, or teaching greenhouses with diverse crop types


If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 

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Responsibilities

Teach practical, skills-based labs and greenhouse group activities in the Greenhouse Technician program. Guide students in applying greenhouse equipment, hydroponic production, crop management, and related technical practices.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in greenhouse production, horticulture, plant science, or a closely related field, along with significant hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining greenhouse equipment and vegetable hydroponic systems. Candidates should have relevant commercial greenhouse production knowledge, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student-centered, inclusive teaching; teaching credentials and related industry experience are preferred.

Skills

  • Greenhouse Operations
  • Greenhouse Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Greenhouse Equipment Maintenance
  • Commercial Greenhouse Production
  • Environmental Controls
  • Irrigation and Fertigation
  • Growing Media Management
  • pH and EC Management
  • Crop Steering
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Plant Physiology
  • Nutrient Deficiency and Toxicity Management
  • Practical Skills-Based Teaching
  • Communication
  • Inclusive Teaching

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Categories

  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Greenhouse Technician
  • Greenhouse Production
  • Horticulture
  • Plant Science
  • Greenhouse Equipment
  • Commercial Greenhouse Production
  • Environmental Control
  • Irrigation
  • Fertigation
  • Growing Media
  • pH Management
  • EC Management
  • Crop Steering
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Plant Physiological Responses
  • Nutrient Deficiencies
  • Nutrient Toxicities
  • Practical Labs
  • Adult Education
  • Brightspace
  • Applied Course Materials
  • Industry Certifications
  • Teaching Greenhouses

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