Instructor- Environmental Science Technology/ Natural Sciences

BCTC Real Estate Program; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

Paid holidays

Closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College seeks an instructor for Environmental Science Technology/Natural Sciences for an in-person role at the Newtown Campus in Lexington, KY. You will teach Ecology, Hydrology, and related courses, develop syllabi, run labs, and advise students while representing the college in service activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining EST lab operations, using technology to enhance learning, supporting adjunct instructors, and engaging in professional development

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Alternative master's degree in any subject with 18 grad hours in Environmental Science or related subject.

Responsibilities

• Teach Ecology and Hydrology lectures and laboratories.
• Teach Environmental Science lectures and laboratories.
• Develop syllabi, course materials, exams, etc.
• Order materials, set up/break down labs, maintain EST lab and instruments.
• Use technology in lectures, laboratories, and online to enhance student learning.
• Work with EST and Natural Sciences faculty.
• Assist adjunct instructors and substitute for absent instructors.
• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Participate in internal and external service within the college.
• Engage in professional development as a faculty member.
• Be regularly available to students through office hours.

Skills

College teaching experience

Ability to teach Geology/Biology/Chem

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

Master's degree in any subject with 18 graduate hours in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Total Rewards

Benefits: Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Teaches primarily Environmental Science to students, advises students, maintains office hours, provides internal service to the college as assigned, provides external service as a representative of the college, pursues professional development, and provides leadership where appropriate.

This position is an in-person faculty role primarily assigned to the Newtown Campus- Lexington, KY

Job Duties

• Teach transferable general Ecology and Hydrology lectures and laboratories.
• Teach technical Environmental Science lectures and laboratories.
• Develop syllabi, course materials, exams, etc.
• Order materials, set up/break down labs, and maintain the EST lab and instruments.
• Use technology in lectures, laboratories, and online to enhance student learning.
• Work closely with fellow EST and Natural Sciences faculty.
• Assist adjunct instructors and substitute for absent instructors as needed.
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Participate in internal and external service within the college.
• Engage in an appropriate level of professional development as a faculty member.
• Regular availability for students through office hours.
• Completion of any College/System required training.
• Other duties as assigned by the assistant dean or college leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Or Master's degree or above in any subject with a minimum of 18 graduate hours completed in Environmental Science or closely related subject matter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching at the college level.
• Qualification to teach general Geology, Biology, or Chemistry also preferred.

Additional Skills Requested

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

KCTCS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.

KCTCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.

Title: Instructor- Environmental Science Technology/ Natural Sciences

Salary Range: $4098-$5123

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Newtown Pike Campus

Department: Academics, & Student Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Closing at: Nov 2 2026 - 23:55 EST

Location: Lexington

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