Natural Resource Instructor/Faculty (Readvertised)

Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Fort Totten District (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cankdeska Cikana Community College seeks a Natural Resource Instructor/Faculty to deliver engaging instruction, develop curricula, and participate in program assessment. The role emphasizes cultural relevance and mentoring to help students reach their educational goals.

Collaboration with Student Services and program staff is essential to support learners and ensure outcomes. The successful candidate will maintain records, participate in committee work, and engage with local employers to promote

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in Natural Resources or a related field.
• Depending on disciplinary focus area, courses could include Ecology, Environmental Issues, Environmental Sampling, Geology, Soil Science, Wildlife Identification, Plant Identification, and Natural Resource Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning.
• Develop culturally relevant course curricula and syllabi by established deadlines.
• Participate in program, course, and institutional learning assessment; articulate outcomes and evaluate student performance.
• Work with Student Services staff to support students.
• Select textbooks and/or online resources to meet outcomes.
• Be available to students during office hours and maintain records in Empower per FERPA.

Job description

Natural Resource Instructor/Faculty (Readvertised)

• Supervisor: Academic Dean
• Opening Date: January 5th, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning.
• Develop culturally relevant course curricula and syllabi (using the institutional template) by established deadlines.
• Participate in program, course, and institutional-level learning assessment; articulating learning outcomes, evaluating student performance, and implementing changes to improve student learning each semester.
• Work with Student Services staff to provide the best support for our students.
• Select textbook and/or online educational resources to meet instructional and learning outcomes.
• Be available to, and communicate with, students during office hours.
• Maintain coursework/student records, attendance, and grades through Empower in accordance with FERPA regulations; submit grades and records by established deadlines.
• Attend Awards ceremony, commencement and other program specific events.
• Keep current with professional development and professional organizations.
• Help students achieve their educational goals through formal/informal mentoring.
• Participate on committees as assigned, staff meetings, and various training and in-service that may be provided for College employees.
• Participate in increasing knowledge of Dakota culture and language.
• Respectfully cooperate and perform cross-functionality of duties.
• Foster existing connections and create new ones with area employers.
• Develop local opportunities for internships.
• Work with the CCCC Outreach Coordinator to travel to area high schools, do outreach on Natural Resource topics, participate in social media and direct mail campaigns, and recruit students to the Natural Resources degree program.
• Work on projects in conjunction with the Land Grant Extension to promote Natural Resource topics.
• Pursue articulation agreements with four-year colleges that have programs in Natural Resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in Natural Resources or a Master’s degree and 18 specific graduate credits in Natural Resources or a related field.
• Depending on the successful candidate’s disciplinary focus area, strengths, and the curricular needs of the College, courses could include options such as Ecology, Environmental Issues, Environmental Sampling, Geology, Soil Science, Wildlife Identification, Plant Identification, and Natural Resource Management Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.

Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.