Part-Time Faculty, Trail Technician

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 869,437 - 1,238,290; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking a knowledgeable and adaptable Part-time Faculty Member for the Trail Technician Programs. This role involves teaching various courses in trail construction, maintenance, and operations across different settings, including online and in-person.

The ideal candidate should have relevant industry credentials and a minimum of two years of experience in the trail industry, alongside strong skills in instructional delivery and technical communication.

Qualifications

• Industry credentials or certifications in trail-related areas.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in the trail industry.
• Previous teaching or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various environments including online and hybrid.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials and assessments.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to enhance curriculum.

Skills

Instructional design and delivery

Technical communication

Collaboration with industry partners

Adaptability to diverse student needs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Learning management systems

Welding equipment

Heavy equipment

Job description

Job Overview

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks knowledgeable, adaptable, and student‑centered individuals to serve as Part‑time Faculty Members for the Trail Technician Programs. Faculty may teach credit, accelerated skills training, workforce training, or community education courses across online, hybrid, or in‑person settings and must support evening and weekend instruction as needed.

Instructional Areas

Faculty may instruct courses in one or more of the following areas:

• TRAL 1003 – Introduction to Sustainable Trails
• TRAL 1013 – Trail Planning and Design
• TRAL 1023 – Trail Construction
• TRAL 1033 – Trail Maintenance and Management
• TRAL 2003 – Trail Operations and Regulations
• TRAL 2711 – Heavy Equipment Operations for Trails
• TRAL 2811 – Welding for Trails
• TRAL 2911 – Small Engine Repair for Trails

Essential Duties

• Provide high‑quality, industry‑relevant instruction across classroom, laboratory, shop, field‑based, hybrid, and online environments.
• Teach assigned courses in day, evening, weekend, and accelerated formats per program and institutional needs.
• Develop, maintain, and update instructional materials, demonstrations, assessments, and hands‑on learning activities to support program outcomes and industry standards.
• Utilize learning technologies and learning management systems to support instruction, communication, and student achievement.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and student‑centered learning environment that promotes engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, and technical skill development.
• Assess student performance, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain accessibility to support student success in both in‑person and online settings.
• Ensure safe instructional practices and compliance with applicable standards when working with tools, heavy equipment, welding equipment, and field‑based activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners to enhance curriculum, support new coursework and certifications, and expand experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain current industry knowledge, participate in professional development, and complete required administrative responsibilities in accordance with college policies and established timelines.

Rate of Pay

$765 per credit hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant industry credentials, certifications, licenses, or documented professional expertise in one or more instructional areas such as trail construction, maintenance, heavy equipment operations, welding, small engine repair, or related fields.
• A minimum of two years of professional work experience in the trail industry or related technical trades.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Previous teaching or training experience in higher education, workforce development, apprenticeship, or industry settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the community college mission and a demonstrated commitment to student success, inclusive instruction, and professional conduct.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to students with diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and learning needs.
• Skill in designing and delivering instruction that incorporates hands‑on, field‑based, online, and technology‑supported learning strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders while maintaining strong organizational, interpersonal, and time‑management skills.
• Ability and willingness to maintain safe instructional practices and teach across multiple formats, schedules, and trail technician disciplines in support of program needs.

Physical Requirements

Required activities include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and navigating uneven outdoor terrain; operating tools and equipment; and communicating verbally and in writing.

Environmental Conditions

Work settings include classrooms, online instructional settings, welding and equipment labs, workshops, and outdoor field locations. Outdoor instruction may occur in varied terrain and weather conditions with moderate to high noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For EEO policy, please see our EEO policy.