Local recruitment: Soils & Groundwater Hydrology Instructor

General Summary:

In accord with the Salish Kootenai College Mission Statement and College Vision, the Division of Natural Resources seeks to hire a hydrology instructor with fisheries experience in applied hydrological measurements, fluvial processes, general fisheries biology and hydrological and fisheries management tools for natural and cultural resource management for tribal organizations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Hydrology Instructor

• Modify or develop courses and curriculum in AS and BS programs.
• Teach classes on groundwater hydrology, soil science, introductory geology, and data visualization and analysis, in AS, BS, (and potentially) MS programs.
• Work with other faculty in Natural Resources to bridge curriculum for inclusion in classes across all-natural resource fields/departments.
• Serve on graduate research committees and closely advise undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in related fields.
• Develop course syllabi in accord with SKC policy/
• Incorporate student learning outcomes, department objectives and the 4 C’s into curriculum, in accord with SKC mission and department goals.
• Develop modules and instruct using hybrid and/or online technology, as needed.

COURSE SCHEDULING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Develop curriculum in accord with SKC mission and goals.
• Update and maintain curriculum in accord with current catalog.
• Develop and teach support courses for other SKC departments, as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to develop courses or shared courses, as needed.
• Evaluate challengeable courses.
• Maintain timely and correct paperwork, including quarterly book orders, time and leave reports, grades, syllabi, office hours, and other forms.

MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES

• Participate in SKC committees.
• Attend SKC general staff meetings.
• Attend SKC Administration meetings.
• Participate in Natural Resources graduate program meetings as appropriate.

ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES

• Assist in the preparation of yearly departmental outcomes and assessment reports.
• Collect and supply coursework outcomes assessment and evaluation data.
• Support the completion of program reviews (every 4 years).

STUDENT ADVISING

• Develop advising modules.
• Work with Enrollment Services to maintain current and correct institutional reports.
• Maintain current advising files for all advisees.
• Evaluate student transcripts for transfer students, as needed.
• Help prepare graduation paperwork, including course transfer, course waiver, course substitution and graduation applications.
• Keep current on changes that affect student advising and mentoring.
• Advise students in accord with department and college policies.
• Help identify and advise students into tutoring, as needed.
• Provide mentoring for students in the program.

OTHER

• Provide role modeling to students of professional working relationships, including (but not limited to):

-Interpersonal and professional written and verbal communication skills

-Organizational, conflict management and teamwork skills

-Citizenship skills

• Integrate culturally competent materials into coursework, with focus on issues related to Native experience, indigenous methodology and indigenous research methods
• Participate in grant-writing, grant administration, research and outreach and recruiting activities as assigned or approved.
• Understand appropriate role as representative of SKC outside the campus environment.
• Know and follow SKC administrative policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in geohydrology, hydrology, soil science, or closely related field in the natural resources.
• Three years’ experience in scientific research or science applications in natural resources (may include graduate research).
• Experience teaching undergraduates in sciences or natural resources, including field instruction.
• Experience mentoring and supporting Native students or co-workers, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting and to work cooperatively with faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, software and methods relevant to natural resource management and incorporate them into classes.
• Ability to safely engage/participate in field-based classes that can be physically challenging, require specialized safety training, and require safe driving skills in remote areas.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email venessa_sandoval@skc.edu  david_miller@skc.edu  Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement.Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.