What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Geography Instructor position at National Park College?
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Physical Geography Instructor will fill a nine-month, full-time faculty position for day, evening and online classes with an opportunity to teach during summer sessions. A full time teaching load is fifteen credit hours per fall and spring semesters, while maintaining a minimum of 10 office hours weekly for student consultation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching undergraduate courses in Earth Science, Physical Science, Physical Geography, and Geology.
- Lecturing in classroom and laboratory settings and developing and providing individual instruction as required.
- Developing and expanding potential course offerings in Environmental Science, Soil Sciences, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Maintains accurate records and reports on student performance.
- Interprets policies, programs and procedures related to the delivery of services.
- Seeks, selects and uses resources that align with student/program needs.
- Implements a variety of strategies or approaches to meet the needs of students, including consulting with students, families and school staff, as necessary.
- Assesses and documents attainment of program objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required skills/abilities:
- Deep knowledge of Earth Science, Physical Geology, Physical Geography and/or related geosciences.
- Knowledge of educational planning, teaching techniques, and classroom management strategies.
- Knowledge of learning aids and teaching materials appropriate to the subject matter.
- Proficiency in developing and delivering assessments to gauge student learning and guide instruction.
- Ability to evaluate progress and revise lesson plans as needed.
- Ability to provide advice and guidance relative to the education of the student.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Preferred experience or knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Education and Experience:
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or higher in the Geosciences, Geography, or a closely related field or hold a Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in geoscience or a related discipline.
- At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level, with preference given to community college experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in GIS and/or Natural Resources.
- Experience developing and teaching online courses.
- Commitment to creating a welcoming and accessible learning environment that supports individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand throughout the day.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and will be provided unless doing so would result in undue hardship to NPC.
National Park College does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
