Horticulture Technician, Food & Farming Part-Time Professor

Location 

1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, ON

Horticulture Technician and Food & Farming Part-Time Professor
PT-HHS-04 is the competition number.

About Durham College

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution dedicated to preparing students with career-ready skills for today’s evolving job market. Through experiential learning opportunities led by expert faculty—including field placements, applied research, cooperative education, and other hands-on experiences—DC graduates are well equipped with the knowledge and adaptability needed to thrive in a changing workforce.

Recognized for excellence in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a broad selection of industry-focused programs across diverse fields such as culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, information technology, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, and media, art, and design.

With modern campuses located in Oshawa and Whitby, DC delivers 145 programs—including six honors bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs—serving more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary students and 2,300 apprentices. Additionally, over 14,600 students are enrolled in professional and part-time studies. The college’s alumni network includes more than 110,500 graduates locally and internationally.

Durham College is a forward-thinking institution committed to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. It is consistently recognized as one of the GTA’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been named a Top 50 Research College in Canada ten times.

DC contributes significantly to the local economy, generating an estimated annual impact of over $913 million in Durham Region. The college actively supports the communities it serves by investing resources and expertise to promote social and economic well-being through partnerships and collaboration.

Position Information

Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our dedication to academic excellence and student success. The Faculty of Hospitality and Horticultural Science is currently recruiting part-time professors to teach in the Horticulture Technician and Food & Farming programs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with professional expertise and a passion for teaching in the following subject areas:

• Equipment Operations and Safety

• Food and Agriculture Regulations and Policies

• Technical Report Writing for Horticulture

• Entomology and Plant Pathology

• Arboriculture

• Botany

• Propagation

• Food Science

Important Information for Part-Time Faculty Applicants

Part-time hiring occurs on an ongoing basis and is dependent on course scheduling and faculty needs.

Part-time faculty typically teach up to six hours per week. Classes may be scheduled Monday to Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., and Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Compensation is determined by qualifications and years of relevant experience. Upon hire, successful candidates will receive a pay assessment to determine their placement on the wage grid. Current rates range from step 5 ($80.62 per hour) to step 21 ($139.88 per hour).

Key Responsibilities

Part-time professors at Durham College are responsible for:

• Creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.

• Applying adult education principles to actively engage students.

• Utilizing educational technologies to support instruction, manage grades, and deliver hybrid or online courses.

• Developing curriculum and assessment strategies that effectively measure student learning.

• Ensuring course content remains current and aligned with industry standards.

• Demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently.

• Collaborating effectively with students, faculty teams, and internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A relevant academic degree combined with appropriate industry credentials.

• At least five years of recent (within the past three years) and relevant professional experience in horticulture, food and farming, sustainability, food processing, or a related field.

• Post-secondary teaching experience, including demonstrated knowledge and application of Universal Design for Learning and current assessment practices.

• Experience in industry-led or community-based applied research (considered an asset).

• Proficiency in using modern technologies to support learning and manage student grades.

• A demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.

• An understanding of the Ontario college system.

Application Process

Please submit your cover letter and resume through the online portal, quoting competition number PT-HHS-04.

Contact Information:
T: 905.721.3073
Email: HumanResources@durhamcollege.ca
C Wing, Second Floor
2000 Simcoe St. N.
Oshawa, ON

Durham College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require information in an alternative format, communication support, or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is located on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and are part of the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We acknowledge and express our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for these lands and who continue to share them through the treaty process, allowing us to live, learn, teach, and grow together today.