Part Time - Forestry - Adjunct Lecturer

Davita Inc.; Mont Alto (Franklin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Mont Alto is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the Forest Surveying course in Spring 2025. The role involves teaching practical and theoretical aspects of surveying to students who will primarily be foresters. Candidates with a Master's degree or relevant Bachelor's degree and professional surveying experience are preferred. The position offers an opportunity to foster learning in an engaging academic environment while emphasizing the importance of surveying in forestry.

Benefits

Opportunity to engage with diverse student population

Participation in academic community initiatives

Qualifications

• Preferred Master's degree in relevant discipline.
• Consideration for Bachelor's with professional experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Teach Forest Surveying course (FORT 140) in Spring 2025.
• Conduct indoor lectures and outdoor field labs.
• Instruct students on surveying measurements and GIS.

Skills

Proficiency with GIS

Analytical Skills

Field Work Experience

Education

Master's Degree in appropriate discipline

Bachelor's Degree with professional experience

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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