Forest Resources Management Instructor

Grays Harbor College; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, Washington seeks a qualified forestry instructor to teach courses and manage partnerships for the BAS-FRM program. The role entails delivering a baccalaureate curriculum, coordinating transitions from the AAS in Natural Resources-Forestry Technician to the BAS-FRM, and managing resources for program development.

The position is full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track with a Winter 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Forestry or closely related field.
• Experience in harvest systems, forest measurements, and resource management.
• Experience in teaching or training exercises.

Responsibilities

• Deliver baccalaureate level curriculum in Forest Resources Management.
• Coordinate with faculty to ensure seamless transition from AAS to BAS-FRM.
• Manage grant and other resources associated with BAS-FRM program.
• Facilitate student learning with clear presentations and active learner involvement.
• Participate on college committees and support student activities related to the program.

Skills

GIS

Harvest systems

Resource management

Education

Master's degree in Forestry

PhD in Forestry

Job description

Description

Grays Harbor College is seeking a qualified forestry instructor to teach courses and manage partnerships for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Forest Resources Management (BAS-FRM).Applicants should be familiar with silviculture, hydrology and soils, international forestry, transportation system design, harvest systems: ground, cable and aerial based, resource economics, geographic information systems (GIS), use of new technologies in resource management and managing resources for new product development and production (e.g. CLT).

This is a full-time, temporary, non tenure-track position. The expected start date for this position will be Winter quarter (1/4/2027). The placement on the salary schedule for 174 Day Contract will be determined by education and experience at the time of hire. Initial placement of faculty shall be no higher than 5 years of service. The 174 Day Salary Schedule can be viewed at https://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance.Full-time faculty will also receive 1 day of sick leave per month and 5 days of personal leave days a year.

Faculty positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984.The faculty union and the college have a bargaining unit agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website athttps://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations

About the College

Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. Grays Harbor College is located on the ancestral lands of the Chehalis, Chinook, Quinault and Shoalwater Bay Peoples. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit https://www.ghc.edu/hr

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver baccalaureate level curriculum in Forest Resources Management.
• Coordinate and collaborate with faculty to ensure seamless transition from the AAS in Natural Resources-Forestry Technician degree to the BAS-FRM.
• Manage grant and other resources associated with BAS-FRM program.
• Facilitate student learning with clear and effective presentations, demonstrations, and active learner involvement.
• Conduct assessment of student learning at the course, program and institution levels.
• Provide regular opportunities for students to practice, perform, and receive feedback on all work.
• Provide applied student learning opportunities in the field.
• Facilitate student learning with a variety of methodologies: lecture, discussion, Socratic questioning, demonstration, assessment, etc.
• Employ strategies and techniques that address students’ multiple learning styles.
• Participate on college committees.
• Facilitate student extra-curricular activities associated with the program.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Forestry, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and successful work experience in harvest systems, forest measurements, resource management, and information technology including geographic information systems (GIS)
• Experience in teaching and training exercises

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Forestry, or a related field
• Teaching experience at the community college or baccalaureate level