Instructor- Environmental Science Technology/ Natural Sciences

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Lexington, KY

5d • $4,098 - $5,123 • Onsite

About The Position

Teaches primarily Environmental Science to students, advises students, maintains office hours, provides internal service to the college as assigned, provides external service as a representative of the college, pursues professional development, and provides leadership where appropriate. This is a tenure track position.

Requirements

• Master's degree or above in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Or Master's degree or above in any subject with a minimum of 18 graduate hours completed in Environmental Science or closely related subject matter.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching at the college level.
• Qualification to teach general Geology, Biology, or Chemistry also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach transferable general Ecology and Hydrology lectures and laboratories.
• Teach technical Environmental Science lectures and laboratories.
• Develop syllabi, course materials, exams, etc.
• Order materials, set up/break down labs, and maintain the EST lab and instruments.
• Use technology in lectures, laboratories, and online to enhance student learning.
• Work closely with fellow EST and Natural Sciences faculty.
• Assist adjunct instructors and substitute for absent instructors as needed.
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Participate in internal and external service within the college.
• Engage in an appropriate level of professional development as a faculty member.
• Regular availability for students through office hours.
• Completion of any College/System required training.
• Other duties as assigned by the assistant dean or college leadership.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level