Description

I. Position Purpose.

Under direct supervision of the Program Director of Forest Management, this person will perform several functions including, but not limited to, teaching courses throughout the academic year (and when necessary, in the summer), being responsible for assisting with site operation s and land management practices, providing hands-on real world educational experiences, providing course instructional services, participating in departmental activities, participating in new student recruitment and enrollment activities, and completing physical campus projects as needed in the summer.

II. Program-Specific Academic Duties and Responsibilities.

1.) Instructing a range of courses in both classroom and field-based settings.  These courses may include subject areas such as forestry, forest management, land navigation, mapping field equipment operation, and natural resource management.  

2.) Actively leading live learning labs related to habitat restoration, environmental mitigation, native plantings, invasive species removal, and TSI work.

3.) Managing entrepreneurial endeavors and community involvement.

4.) Supervising employees, interns, students, and others working in the above-mentioned areas.

5.) Assisting with site operations and forest management efforts of various locations on the main campus, the Hocking Land Lab, Lake Snowden and other places with the goal of creating meaningful courses benefiting students and external stakeholders.

6.) Assisting the Program Director when pursuing grant opportunities.

7.) Representing the program to students, prospective students, and other interested parties at recruiting events both on- and off-campus.

8.) Assisting the Program Director in forging relationships with Career-Technical Centers.

9.) Collaborate and provide programming for career exploration camps.

10.) Assisting the Program Manager with marketing efforts.

11.) Evaluating the work of students related to both academic performance and employment.

12.) Ensuring all staff and students are adequately trained.

13.) Assisting the Program Manager in strategic planning, natural resources operations, and budgeting.

14.) Managing and maintenance of natural resources equipment and buildings.

15.) Other duties as assigned.

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Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Requirements

III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills.

        A bachelor’s degree in forestry, conservation biology, environmental science, wildlife management, and/or a related field.  A master’s degree is preferred.

        A minimum of two years of full-time, professional experience in the natural resources field.

        Evidence of professional development in the field of concentration (above) as demonstrated by activity in professional associations, consulting practice, participation in seminars and workshops, formal coursework, and/or research.

        Knowledge of various tractors, implements, light and heavy equipment operation, and safety protocols.

        Knowledge of logging practices, procedures, timber stand improvement techniques, fire suppression, controlled burn, and related safety practices.

        Knowledge of hand and power tools for safe operation.

        Knowledge of building and repairing trails, water bars, wildlife grazing areas, mowing, reseeding log landings and log roads, and collecting seeds.

        Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

        Strong technology skills including usage of email, student information system, and learning management system.

        Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.

        Knowledge of subject area.

        Knowledge of educational theory and application.

        Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.

        Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process.

        Educational technology skills.

        Confidentiality.

        Caring attitude toward students.

        Learning and self-motivation skills.

        Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.

        Knowledge of College resources available to students.

        Knowledge of organizational structure.

        Current knowledge of programs, objectives, and requirements.

        Openness to suggestions for improvement.

        Attention to detail.

        Flexibility in dealing with others.

        Ability to work as a team member.

        Ability to prioritize work.

        Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values.

        Positive attitude.

        Knowledge of safe working conditions.

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