Part Time - Forestry - Adjunct Lecturer

The Pennsylvania State University; Mont Alto (Franklin County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the Forest Surveying course (FORT 140) in Spring 2025. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with relevant professional surveying experience. Responsibilities include teaching students field measurement techniques, conducting both indoor lectures and outdoor lab sessions. Candidates must be able to work in various weather conditions and are required to submit a CV and references. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with future foresters in practical surveying applications.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate has a Master's degree.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Applications must include CV and three references.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Forest Surveying course (FORT 140).
• Conduct indoor and outdoor lab sessions.
• Guide students in field measurements and analysis.

Skills

Outdoor work

GIS

Surveying knowledge

Education

Master's degree in appropriate discipline

Bachelor's degree with professional surveying experience

Tools

GIS

GIS software

Job description

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Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Mont Alto is searching for an adjunct faculty for Forest Surveying (FORT 140) course in the Spring 2025. Students in this course will learn and practice surveying measurements in the field, which include distance, directions, slopes, and traverses. The instructor should be proficient with the analysis and calculations with calculators, basic software, and GIS. The students DO not intend to become professional surveyors, although some might, but will be foresters who use surveying in their work. The course consists of about half indoor time (lecture, analysis practice, and field work analysis) and half field labs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• It is preferred that the candidate has a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline. However, a candidate with a Bachelor's degree and professional surveying field work experiences will be considered as well.
• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Applications must be submitted electronically and include: A letter of application and curriculum vitae/resume that includes three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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