Adjunct Associate Professor of Forestry/Natural Resources Pool

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta College is seeking an Adjunct Associate Professor of Forestry/Natural Resources to teach part-time courses. The position involves instructing in the Forestry/Natural Resources disciplines and supporting students in achieving their academic goals. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or associate degree with relevant professional experience, sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, and preferably a master’s degree in related fields. A commitment to innovative teaching and curriculum development is essential.

Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in Forestry/Natural Resources.
• Maintain expertise in teaching methods and discipline knowledge.
• Assist students in achieving course objectives.
• Participate in curriculum review and modification.
• Support the Division Dean in program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Adaptability

Innovative teaching techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Natural Resources, Agriculture, or Biological sciences

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the Adjunct Associate Professor of Forestry/Natural Resources teaches organized classes primarily in the Forestry/Natural Resources discipline(s); the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part‑time) in the assigned discipline.

Responsibilities

1. Instruct courses in Forestry/Natural Resources in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.
3. Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.
4. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.
5. Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
6. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
7. Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
8. Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.
9. Attend various departmental, divisional and campus‑wide activities and events as required.
10. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.
11. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Forestry/Natural Resources.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware and software and online instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.
• Master's in Natural Resources, Agriculture or Biological sciences.