Instructor- Environmental Science Technology/ Natural Sciences

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, vision & dental

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College seeks an Instructor of Environmental Science Technology/Natural Sciences to teach ecology, hydrology, and related laboratory courses at the Newtown Pike Campus in Lexington, KY. The role includes developing syllabi, managing the EST lab, and engaging in service and professional development.

The position is in-person, primarily at the Newtown Campus, with expectations for student advising and office hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 as needed.
• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Environmental Science

Ecology

Hydrology

Course Development

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Environmental Science

Job description

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

Total Rewards

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.