Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term
About The Position
The Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a full-time Specialist Teacher, Coordinator for its Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Certificate Program. This role involves a combination of course instruction (70%) and recruitment/outreach (30%). The position is based in Detroit, Michigan, in partnership with the Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation (DPFLI). The successful candidate will manage the program, teach core courses, coordinate logistics, guide students in community-engaged learning, recruit new students, engage with industry partners for internships and job placements, and assist with community outreach events.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Urban Forestry, Forest Technology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, career and technical education, or a closely related field.
- At least 3 years of demonstrated success in relevant teaching, agricultural and natural resources industries, or forestry fields.
Responsibilities
- Teach the new student seminar course and the professional internship course.
- Teach required program courses in areas such as urban forest management, community engagement, tree identification, urban tree care, and arboriculture.
- Assist in identifying instructors for additional course offerings.
- Coordinate with DPFLI and MSUE staff to secure classroom, laboratory, and field space.
- Provide logistical support to instructors, including materials, facilities, and organization of off-campus field trips and hands-on learning experiences.
- Participate in program evaluation to assess student learning outcomes and industry workforce needs.
- Guide students through community-engaged learning experiences, including field projects tied to courses.
- Recruit new students to maintain optimal enrollment levels.
- Implement a student recruitment plan utilizing multiple strategies to reach various target audiences.
- Maintain an advisory board with diverse community members and hold bi-annual update meetings.
- Engage with industry partners to develop internship and job placement opportunities for program graduates.
- Assist in the coordination of community outreach events, tree planting projects, and educational workshops.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
