Natural Resources Instructor (Part-Time) Reedley College

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Natural Resources Instructor to teach courses such as Introduction to Forestry and Wildlife Ecology. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate responsiveness to diverse student backgrounds. The position offers compensation ranging from $45.49 to $61.78 for lecture responsibilities, with sick leave accrual based on assignment hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related experience.
• Associate degree and six years of directly related experience.
• Experience with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various Natural Resources courses.
• Maintain professional standards and evaluate student progress.
• Develop and deliver course syllabi and materials.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching methods

Adaptability to diverse students

Use of educational technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Valid California Community College credential

Job description

Natural Resources Instructor (Part-Time) Reedley College

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently enroll 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. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Providing instruction in Natural Resources in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• 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.

EEO Statement: Reedley College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.