Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Forestry and Conservation Science Professor to teach courses and engage in research. Responsibilities include planning and revising curricula, supervising student work, and collaborating with colleagues. Candidates must possess strong skills in speaking, instructing, and various tools including Microsoft Office Suite and GIS software. The position offers the opportunity for impactful teaching and research in the field of forestry and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in forestry and conservation science.
• Collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research.
• Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula and course materials.
• Evaluate and grade students’ work and assignments.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi and assignments.
• Participate in student recruitment and registration.

Skills

Speaking

Instructing

Active Listening

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Docs

GIS software

LMS

Job description

Forestry and Conservation Science Professor

Job Description & Duties

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

A Day in the Life of a Forestry & Conservation Science Professor

• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Supervise students’ laboratory or field work.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Qualifications

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Google Docs
• Geographic information system (GIS) software
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system (LMS)
• Blackboard Learn
• Desire2Learn
• Course management system software
• Sakai CLE
• iParadigms Turnitin
• DOC Cop
• Collaborative editing software
• Image scanning software