Tenure track faculty position in Biology, a multi-faculty department with a full two-year range of courses. Teach foundation courses in biology, natural resource track, and other freshman and sophomore courses. Position typically requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits. Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities.
Northwest College is a very good place to work, with many faculty spending much of their careers here. As many of you know, the GYE is right at the doorstep of Powell, and the small farming community is very nice. We would like to have an excited and ecology-steeped person join our faculty. One who is thrilled to share knowledge and enthusiasm with freshmen and sophomores from around Wyoming, Montana, and many international homes. Please, note the ability to teach GIS is a significant parameter in the hire, with a background in Ecology. MS required, Ph.D. preferred. Northwest College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please, see the following website for more information and how to apply. http://nwc.edu/jobs/ Search closes on 16 Jan 2017. · Essential Responsibilities and Duties are as follows: · Teach first and second-year courses in Biology, likely including Introduction to GIS, Ecology, Field Ecology, Forest Management, Principles of Biology, General Biology I and II, and First Year Seminar. · Background (via education and/or experience) in the use and application of GIS, especially ArcGIS lending the ability to deliver an Introduction to GIS course. · Provide engaging high-quality instruction. · Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction techniques that promote learning and address student achievement of expected learning outcomes. · Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process. · Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods. · Assist in the ongoing development and assessment of curriculum. · Manage Biology Department Greenhouse. · Evaluate efficacy of General Biology Lab exercises looking for ways to improve student engagement, learning, and retention with regard to Lab Science Learning Outcomes. · Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes. · Academic Advising: Assist with academic advising and other related activities to include: – Advise students and support students in program-related activities. – Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment. - Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process. · Contribute to program, division, and department meetings. · Serve on College committees as requested, elected, or assigned. · Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation. · Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes and General Education Outcomes. · Contribute to program articulations with schools and colleges. · Personal and professional development to include: – Maintain high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching. - Maintain state-of-the art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines. - Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members. · Assist others on an as-needed basis. · Participate in college activities. · Perform additional duties as assigned. Opportunities to facilitate undergraduate research experiences are also available either in association with our INBRE Program or through other venues (i.e., EPSCoR, federal agency internships, etc.). If anyone has any questions, they can contact me directly and I’ll attempt to answer them. Eric C. Atkinson eric.atkinson'at'nwc.edu
