Faculty, Wood Science Instructor

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities at our beautiful campus with state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating and diverse environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off - including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas - New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is "The College that Cares" and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Summary

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is seeking a knowledgeable, energetic, and professional full-time faculty to teach in our Wood Science Associate Degree Program. This unique two-year program is taught out of NTC's one-of-a-kind Wood Technology Center of Excellence located on our picturesque Antigo, Wisconsin campus. This bright and modern facility houses state-of-the-art equipment and includes a 27,000 square foot secondary manufacturing lab, a 5,800 square foot Saw Filing lab, and a brand-new fully-functioning 10,000 square foot industrial training Sawmill. These facilities are not only used for our Associate Degree program, but also support several certificates and Continuing Education classes across a wide-range of topics. Our unique learning environment attracts students and industry partners from across the country.

Antigo offers many lakes, expansive forested areas, and features numerous outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, golfing, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, and biking. With a population of around 8,000, the city of Antigo has a small-town feel, yet is large enough to meet your daily needs with multiple dining and retail options and a 40-minute drive from Wausau.

The successful candidate will teach the current and next generation of highly skilled workers in the primary and secondary wood manufacturing industry, with an emphasis in the hardwood segment. This individual shall be comfortable teaching a diverse set of program course topics from the forest products industry, in a variety of formats, and using multiple forms of technology for instruction. The successful candidate will also work directly with businesses and organizations from across the country and support our Program Director as we continue to develop and grow the program. The faculty position works 40 weeks out of 52 weeks per year.

PLEASE NOTE:

Industry professionals are highly encouraged to apply! Our Academic Excellence team will assist you with developing the teaching skills you will need to be successful! Apply for this exciting opportunity at your earliest convenience. Though there is a posting deadline, all application submissions will be reviewed as they are received, and NTC will reach out to candidates selected for interviews prior to the position closing date.

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Teaching & Student Success:

• Facilitate learning to students through engaging instructional strategies and methodologies through a variety of modalities, classroom activities, distance learning experiences, out-of-classroom activities, and the mentoring of students and peers.

• Adhere to NTC's academic calendar, Student Connect hours, teaching assignments, post and maintain office hours, and conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time in accordance with the faculty contract.

• Assess and evaluate student performance by consistently providing feedback and grading in a timely manner, maintaining accurate student records, attendance, and lab/clinical evaluations, in compliance with relevant privacy laws, such as FERPA.

• Furnish written evaluations as requested by students.

• Maintain course outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System templates in the approved College format and time parameter.

• Actively select and use appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning.

• Review, revise, and create curriculum in accordance with NTC academic standards and expectations.

• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program. Stay current and focused on learner needs.

College/Program Area Support:

• Maintain documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites standards.

• Coordinate instructional support services to meet individual student accommodation and modification needs and actively support diverse learners.

• Engage and participate in faculty development training, professional day activities, College in-service, commencement, team time, and other designated activities as assigned.

• Assist in the orientation of new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and other employees within their content areas.

• Participate in institutional, advisory and program team and committee meetings.

• Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment and in support of Student Services activities.

• Support and maintain collaborative relationships with business & industry, community-based organizations, and K-12 partners.

• Assist, participate, support, and carry out the duties as assigned.

Professional Development:

• Maintain WTCS/FQAs and Higher Learning Commission requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards, as applicable for program areas throughout hire.

• Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and requirements per specific program area.

• Remain up-to-date professionally in the area of content expertise and the teaching profession.

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education:Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in related field (e.g. Wood Science) with the commitment to obtain a Bachelor's degree upon hire in a closely related field (e.g. Forest Science, Forest Management, Natural Sciences, Technical Education, or similar).

Experience:2 Years

Additional Experience Information:

• Occupational instructors must have a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years.

• May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.

• Upon employment and throughout employment, must meet and continue to meet the WTCS and Higher Learning Commission requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards, where applicable.

• Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations preferred.

• Experience teaching in a post-secondary setting preferred.

• Master's level or higher education in a related field is advantageous.

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.

Math Skills:

Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.

Technical Skills:

Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and ability to meet NTC's insurance carrier standards.

• Experience operating lifting equipment, including forklifts, telehandlers, and/or hoists.

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: Low

Sitting: Low

Standing/Walking/Climbing: High

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Medium

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: N/A

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: Medium

Outdoor Weather Conditions: Low

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: N/A

Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Work-Related Travel: Low

Smell Requirement: N/A

Specific Vision: N/A

Hearing: N/A

Taste: N/A