PT Natural Resources Technology Instructor

Haywood Community College; Clyde (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Haywood Community College invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach a hybrid section of FOR 215 – Introduction to GIS/GPS for the Spring 2027 semester, meeting in-person on Friday mornings at the HCC main campus.

The instructor will prepare course materials, deliver lectures and discussions, develop and revise course content, and maintain professional competence while supporting college-sponsored activities and student-centered learning environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Forestry, Fish and Wildlife, or a related Natural Resources discipline.
• Teaching experience with students having a wide range of learning styles.
• Ability to teach effectively in the classroom and the field; hands-on GIS/GPS courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials; deliver lectures and lead discussions; perform duties related to the courses.
• Develop and revise course content, textbook selection, instructional materials and scheduling.
• Maintain professional competence.

Skills

Teaching

GIS/GPS

Natural Resources

Education

Master's degree in Forestry, Fish and Wildlife, or related Natural Resources

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS)

Job description

Teach a hybrid section of FOR 215 – Introduction to GIS/GPS, meeting in-person on Friday mornings during the Spring 2027 semester. Eligible candidates must be available to teach on HCC’s main campus.

The instructor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques, including delivering lectures and leading discussions; and perform other activities that are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• The development and revision of course content, textbook selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Maintaining professional competence.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, instructional materials, and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
• Create and maintain a student-centered environment
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum

Master's degree in Forestry, Fish and Wildlife, or a related Natural Resources discipline. Teaching experience with students having a wide range of learning styles. Ability to teach effectively in the classroom and the field. Having competency in teaching a wide range of "hands-on" natural resources technology courses including those related to "GIS/GPS".

Preferred

Master's degree in Forestry, Fish and Wildlife, or a related Natural Resources discipline. Prior experience teaching natural resources technology courses in a two-year, community/technical college setting. Field experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and techniques required by natural resources technicians. Experience using up-to-date geospatial technology and software.

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.