Primary Purpose
To provide instruction in the Natural Resources Department (Forest Resources Technology Program) as a member of an instructional team as needed. Instruction is for students in an Associate of Applied Science degree program. The position involves teaching directing student discussions selecting and conducting laboratory learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives and evaluating student performance in the classroom and laboratory.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide instruction in Forestryrelated areas which may include but not be limited to the following: wildlife identification (FW 212 or FW 218 Survey of Northwest Birds and Mammals) soils FOR 208 Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems) forest navigation FOR 230A Map Compass GPS introduction to forestry FOR 111 Forestry Perspectives) forest protection FOR 272 Forest Entomology and Pathology) chainsaw use FOR 130 Chainsaw Use and Maintenance). This includes lecturing directing and supervising student laboratory practices and providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Classroom teaching may require 48 load units 48 contact hours per week) per term involving 1040 students per class. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening classes taught on or off campus. Includes shared responsibility for curriculum development and participation in evaluation for courses and the program. Cooperate with other College personnel to assist students with career planning job placement and followup studies. Act as a resource person for students. Cooperate with the NICR Department efforts to revise and standardize curricula for classes. Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College. Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location as assigned. Teaching requires maintaining one office hour per course per week.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Forestry Wildlife Fisheries Biology Natural Resources Rangeland Resources or related field. A minimum of 12 months (cumulative) field experience in some area of natural resources (forestry preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of postsecondary teaching experience.