What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Law Enforcement Instructor or Lecturer position at sdbor-sb?
The Department of Natural Resource Management (NRM) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is offering an exciting career opportunity. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional to join us in a full-time, 9-month position (100% Academic Programs: teaching/advising/recruitment) at the rank of Instructor or Lecturer to lead our Natural Resource Law Enforcement program (NRLE). We seek an individual with expertise in natural resource laws, policies, and enforcement with a strong wildlife background who will work with other faculty in allied programs and an external advisory committee to support the established NRLE program. This position is supervised by the Department Head of Natural Resources Management with a preferred start date of Spring 2024, but will consider Fall 2024. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, sponsorship is not available for this position. RESPONSIBILITIES:The successful candidate will play a pivotal role to further develop the NRLE major in NRM. The candidate will develop and teach undergraduate courses in the NRLE and the natural resource curriculum. The candidate will contribute to teaching excellence by instructing undergraduate courses that include wildlife law and enforcement, human dimensions, natural resources laws and policies, NRLE techniques, and a NRLE specific writing course. The candidate will serve as program coordinator for the NRLE major, advise NRLE undergraduates and liaise with the external NRLE advisory committee. This position will also assist with recruitment of undergraduates for all NRM undergraduate majors and participate in service roles within the department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned M.S. or M.Ed. degree by start date, either January or August 2024, in a field related to natural resource law and policy for consideration at the instructor level. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with state, federal and international natural resource policies, laws, and their enforcement.Experience with teaching or training others in some capacity. Effective written communication skills.Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in a field related to natural resource law and policy, could be considered at the lecturer level.Experience teaching undergraduate courses in natural resource law enforcement, human dimensions, policies, and field techniques.Experience with advising undergraduate students.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with natural resource agencies.Excellent knowledge and use of classroom technology and the Internet to facilitate teaching (e.g., D2L, Zoom).Demonstrated interest and experience in the scholarship of teaching and learning.Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing team member.Demonstrated skill set in addressing sociological questions in natural resource conservation and management.BENEFITS:South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.APPLICATION PROCESS:This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
