Environmental Science Instructor

JOB TITLE:  Environmental Science Instructor

DEPARTMENT:  Academic

PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

Aaniiih Nakoda College is seeking an Environmental Science Instructor. The instructor is responsible for teaching students in classroom, field, laboratory and internship environments. The instructor shall assist with the recruitment and retention of students in this program. The instructor shall maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice and trends in environmental sciences. The instructor shall actively participate in college life and activities. Benefits: Paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, 401K. Under the supervision of the Dean of Academic Affairs: The Environmental Science Instructor shall:

• Teach approximately 12-15 credit hours per semester, including upper and lower division courses in chemistry and biology;
• Supervise undergraduate student research projects and internships;
• Serve as an academic advisor to students in Environmental Science (A.S.) and Aaniiih Nakoda Ecology (B.S.) programs;
• Serve on the Curriculum Committee and other committees as assigned;
• Perform annual program assessment activities;
• Participate in Environmental Science and Aaniiih Nakoda Ecology program reviews and collaborate with colleagues for possible revision of the program courses;
• Participate in the development and/or implementation of grant-funded environmental research and education programs.
• Be willing to work with a full range of college students, and

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of and unreserved commitment to Aaniiih Nakoda College’s mission and philosophy statements;
• Express knowledge and experience in the field of environmental science;
• Willingness to help promote and grow programs;
• Strong understanding of community- and place-based instruction;
• Student advising and transcript evaluation;
• Ability to teach students to use various technologies;
• Gifts of teaching and leadership both in the classroom and outside; and,
• Ability to integrate academic and cultural understanding.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required (Doctorate preferred) in environmental science, environmental chemistry, or related field
• Two years’ experience teaching at the postsecondary level;
• Experience conducting environmental research; and
• Knowledge of the people, lifeways, history, geography, and educational needs of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

SALARY:  Salary depends on education, experience, and qualifications.

TO APPLY:  Complete and submit the ANC Employment Application, current resume, request official college/university transcripts to be delivered directly to ANC, and three current letters of recommendation that align with the job you are applying for, to be sent directly to mbrockie@ancollege.edu. Please send the application to Aaniiih Nakoda College, Human Resources Manager, PO Box 159, Harlem, MT 59526. For more information, call 406-353-2607 or email mbrockie@ancollege.edu. Visit our website: www.ancollege.edu/workatanc to download the ANC Employment Application and the job description. Open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Aaniiih Nakoda College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference or membership or non-membership in an employee organization except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.