Natural Resources Instructor (Part-Time) Reedley College

SCCCD International Education; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 5,302,000 - 7,241,000; Part time

Job summary

Reedley College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution serving a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population, is seeking a part-time Natural Resources Instructor. Teach courses including Introduction to Forestry, Dendrology, Silviculture, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources, with additional classes in Mule Packing and Backcountry skills.

Use varied pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats, and uphold equity-minded practices in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related experience.
• Associate degree and six years of directly related experience.
• California Community College credential.
• Equivalency acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Forestry, Dendrology, Silviculture, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources.
• Teach additional classes in Mule Packing, Backcountry Backpacking, Forestry Field Studies and Work Experience.
• Use varied pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students; maintain course outlines and records.

Skills

Communication with students

Diversity awareness

Curriculum development

Technology integration

Online/Hybrid teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree + 6 years related experience

CA community college credential

Equivalency considered

Tools

Educational technology

Computer assisted instruction

Job description

Natural Resources Instructor (Part-Time)

Reedley College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and commits to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. It currently enrolls over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching discipline;
• Teaching classes in Introduction to Forestry, Dendrology, Silviculture, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources;
• Teaching additional classes in Mule Packing, Backcountry Backpacking, Forestry Field Studies and Work Experience;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related experience;
• Associate degree and six years of directly related experience;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional competency by successfully teaching and working in natural resources;
• Ability to use current educational technology;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Contact

1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721

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