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Adjunct Instructor - Forestry Technology
Job Description
Job no: 494222
Work type: Faculty - Part Time
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Categories: Technical
College: SOWELA
Department: Academic Affairs
Sub department: School of Transportation & Applied Technology
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct
Duties and Responsibilities: • Teach assigned forestry technology courses, and associated labs in accordance with the college’s workload policy.
- Maintain written instructional standards.
- Facilitate instruction in accordance with instructional standards using alternative delivery methods as needed.
- Post and maintain office hours in accordance with policy.
- Maintain familiarity and adherence to school policy.
- Participate in the assessment and development of student learning outcomes.
- Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner.
- Assist in the preparation of course proposals, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools.
- Review and update course outlines, lesson plans, textbooks, and field experiences for forestry technology courses.
- Assist with curriculum updates and the construction of degree/certificate programs.
- Implement changes as necessary to maintain a successful forestry technology program.
- Integrate knowledge of customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve program quality.
- Work as part of an instructional team by participating in forestry technology course scheduling, department, division, and college meetings.
- Serve on college committees as assigned.
- Work to maintain the integrity of department curriculum.
- Maintain partnerships with local area employers to assist in arranging field experiences for program students.
- Collaborate with college community and area high schools in support of forestry technology events and competitions.
- Assist in recruiting students and supporters for the program.
- Participate in job fairs, recruiting events, and other special events related to the forestry technology program.
- Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
- Act as advisers to student organizations.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and career planning.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Required Education: • Bachelor’s degree in forestry for industry and landowners.
Required Experience: • Three years of relevant applied experience.
Preferred Education: • Master’s degree in forestry for industry and landowners.
Preferred Experience : • Post-secondary or military equivalent teaching experience.
- 3 years leadership experience.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.
Advertised: 03 Nov 2023 Central Daylight Time
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