Part-Time Faculty, Environmental and Regulatory Science

NorthWest Arkansas Community College • Nwacc, AR

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About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors in this discipline. Part-time faculty may be expected to teach and manage a full course relating to Environmental & Regulatory Science with availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed. Courses may including labs. Essential Duties NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors in this discipline. Applications will be kept on file for the fiscal year ending June 30. When a position becomes available, the hiring department will review the applications. After each fiscal year end the application will expire and a new application must be completed to remain in the applicant pool. Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system to obtain updates regarding your application. Positions are available on days, evenings, and weekends. Part-time positions may not be for an immediate hire.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Environmental or Safety related field and demonstrated experience in successful teaching of varied environmental and regulatory courses required.

Nice To Haves

• Any EPA, OSHA, DOT related professional certifications a plus.
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Experience in online instructional delivery.
• Use of technology for instruction.
• Interest or experience in project-based learning.
• Knowledge of safety regulations regarding laboratory procedures.
• Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus.
• Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority.
• Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority.
• Ability to use an on-line platform.
• On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry based learning will be given special consideration.
• Knowledge of good laboratory procedures, governmental safety regulations regarding lab safety is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction to students.
• Effectively employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning.
• Stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students.
• Maintain proper class-related records.
• Contacts students outside the classroom due to student absence to relay information related to class work and assignments.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field, vocation or profession.
• Promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress.
• Demonstrate an interest in using current and emerging technologies in the classroom and/or in online teaching.
• Support the academic area and College through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees