Posted 12 days ago
Part Time Professor, Greenhouse
@ Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Overview
Niagara College is hiring a part-time professor for its Greenhouse Technician program at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus, starting winter 2027. The role teaches practical, skills-based labs on commercial greenhouse vegetable production, including hydroponics, irrigation and crop nutrition. The posting requires post-secondary education in horticulture or a related field and hands-on greenhouse experience.
Responsibilities:
- Teach practical, skills-based greenhouse labs
- Lead greenhouse group activities
- Explain technical concepts to students
- Teach commercial vegetable greenhouse production topics
- Support inclusive, student-centered teaching
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in greenhouse, horticulture or plant science
- Significant hands-on greenhouse and hydroponic experience
- Working knowledge of commercial greenhouse production
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to inclusive teaching
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Greenhouse production, Horticulture, Plant science |
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Niagara College
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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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