General Summary:
In accord with the Salish Kootenai College Mission Statement and College Vision, this position involves teaching, curriculum development and advising; actively seeks additional funding to support the department; mentors and oversees student research as necessary and appropriate; assists with curricular scheduling; assists with departmental assessment; serves on college committees; and other duties as assigned.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as program lead for the Wildland Fire degree option within the SKC Forestry Dept.
Instruct courses in the Natural Resources Division
Advise students in the Natural Resources Division
Develop new curriculum in Wildland fire science, including seeking additional funding for the curriculum
Mentor students performing research or senior projects
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in forestry, fire science or closely related field
Experience working with Native American populations
Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting and to work cooperatively with faculty and staff
Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching at undergraduate level
Experience with applications in fire/fuel models and geospatial science.
