Natural Resource Instructor Faculty Readvertised
Supervisor: Academic Dean Opening Date: January 5th, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Salary: $52,000 - $65,000
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning.
Develop culturally relevant course curricula and syllabi using the institutional template by established deadlines.
Participate in program course and institutional-level learning assessment articulating learning outcomes evaluating student performance and implementing changes to improve student learning each semester.
Work with Student Services staff to provide the best support for our students.
Select textbook and/or online educational resources to meet instructional and learning outcomes.
Be available to and communicate with students during office hours.
Maintain coursework/student records attendance and grades through Empower in accordance with FERPA regulations submit grades and records by established deadlines.
Attend Awards ceremony commencement and other program specific events.
Keep current with professional development and professional organizations.
Help students achieve their educational goals through formal/informal mentoring.
Participate on committees as assigned staff meetings and various training and in-service that may be provided for College employees.
Participate in increasing knowledge of Dakota culture and language.
Respectfully cooperate and perform cross-functionality of duties.
Foster existing connections and create new ones with area employers.
Develop local opportunities for internships.
Work with the CCCC Outreach Coordinator to travel to area high schools do outreach on Natural Resource topics participate in social media and direct mail campaigns and recruit students to the Natural Resources degree program.
Work on projects in conjunction with the Land Grant Extension to promote Natural Resource topics.
Pursue articulation agreements with four-year colleges that have programs in Natural Resources.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in Natural Resources or a Masters degree and 18 specific graduate credits in Natural Resources or a related field.
Depending on the successful candidates disciplinary focus area strengths and the curricular needs of the College, courses could include options such as: