Instuctor (Forestry)

Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
Contract Length: 9-month

**Position is on campus in Troy, NC**

This is not a remote position

The Forest Management Technology curriculum is designed to help students acquire technical knowledge, understanding, and abilities essential to developing, conserving, and utilizing forest resources. Emphasis is placed on field training situations and the practical application of classroom material. Successful students of this program should be able to obtain employment as a forestry technician with a variety of state, federal, and private forestry/natural resources organizations.

The Forestry instructor may provide instruction in any of the following areas of study: Introduction to Forestry, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration, Silviculture, GPS/GIS, Logging and Marketing, Fire Control, Insects and Diseases, Aerial Photography, Forest Surveying, Environmental Studies, Wildlife Management, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Chemicals, and other related topics.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional Duties:

• Initiating requests for necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring that resources are available and aligned with course needs.
• Attending graduation functions and ceremonies, representing the department and the college in a professional capacity.
• Fulfilling all contract provisions, including participating in required meetings and completing work assignments and responsibilities within the contract period.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times, serving as a representative of the college both on and off-campus.
• Assisting the Department Chair/Director with updating and refining the curriculum to ensure its relevance and alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Maintaining current course syllabi, ensuring that course content is accurately described and that learning outcomes and objectives are clearly communicated.
• Creating an effective and engaging learning environment that encourages student success, fosters engagement, and supports diverse learning styles.
• Being responsible for the content and delivery of all assigned courses, which may include face-to-face, online, hybrid, hyflex, and blended modalities.
• Following the course description set forth in the common course library to ensure consistency and alignment with program expectations.
• Implementing student-centered instructional strategies that are designed to assist all learners in meeting the course objectives, with a focus on promoting active learning and student success.
• Being familiar with academic support services and other student resources available at the college, and encourage students to utilize these resources to enhance their academic performance.
• Posting and maintaining required office hours, ensuring availability for student consultations, academic advising, and addressing student concerns.
• Participating in recruitment activities as assigned, helping to promote the department’s programs and engage prospective students.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records such as:
• Daily attendance
• Grades
• Veterans and financial aid attendance reports
• Other assigned instructional records
• Assisting in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and supplies for each course, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course contact and institutional goals.
• Taking responsibility for the inventory and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course content and institutional goals.
• Being knowledgeable about accreditation standards and providing data and evidence necessary for accreditation processes and program evaluations such as program learning outcomes, student learning outcomes, and general education outcomes.

Professional Development

• Continuously updating knowledge and skills in the respective teaching fields to remain current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. This includes attending relevant workshops, conferences, and pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.
• Assisting in the recruitment, orientation, registration, retention, academic advising, placement, and follow-up of students, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed academically and professionally.
• Continuously working to enhance personal teaching skills, incorporating the latest educational technologies and pedagogical strategies to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall instructional effectiveness.
• Taking full responsibility for developing and implementing an effective professional development plan, ensuring that the plan aligns with both personal growth and departmental goals.

Other Duties:

• Attending all mandatory meetings, including those related to professional development, and participating in key campus events such as graduation, employee meetings, etc., demonstrating a commitment to the college community.
• Serving on college committees and attending meeting as assigned and/or requested, contributing to the governance and strategic initiatives of the college.
• Supporting, following, and enforcing all College policies and procedures, ensuring compliance within the department and promoting a culture of accountability.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chair/Director, Dean, or Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, assisting with tasks and projects that contribute to the success and goals of the department and college.

Qualifications & Degree Requirements

• Associate's degree in Forestry required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of forestry experience required.
• Community College teaching experience is preferred.
• Must effectively communicate and present instruction topics by engaging students in the classroom and field settings.
• Must ensure the safety of students by understanding and enforcing the safety protocols for field activities.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of forestry practices, including tree identification, silviculture, forest ecology, harvesting techniques, conservation methods, and safety protocols, alongside strong teaching skills to effectively convey this knowledge to students.
• Physical demands include walking long distances through rough terrain, carrying heavy equipment, climbing trees, bending and reaching, lifting objects, operating power tools, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. These require significant stamina and physical endurance.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montgomery Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person