Temporary Faculty - Non-Credit Technical Expert Field Assistant - Water- Activity

Position: Temporary Faculty - Non-Credit Technical Expert Field Assistant - Water-Based Activity
UAA Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation is seeking Technical Expert Field Assistants to assist with water-based outdoor recreation course offerings on an as-needed basis. Course offerings include one or more of the following activities: canoeing, river rafting, sea kayaking, etc.

This position is expected to work together with a Lead Instructor (LI) to provide field experiences to students. Technical Expert Field Assistant are expected to have exceptional proficiency in the course content.

Applicants seeking to be Technical Expert Field Assistants (TECH) must possess a background in the following areas:

Physical Fitness, Personal Gear Requirements, and Course Prerequisites

A potential TECH needs to exceed the minimum physical fitness, personal gear requirements, and other course prerequisites of the particular course they will be instructing. This information can be found in the specific course description and academic course content guide.

Technical Skills and Personal Experience

A potential TECH needs to possess strong technical skills in his/her area of instruction. This means that the technical expert's technical skills far surpass the level of technical expertise that will be taught in the specific course. Competency of required skills can be demonstrated through a skill test, through verification from qualified professionals, or through specific and applicable certifications.

Leading or Guiding Experience

A potential TECH needs to have served as a paid or unpaid leader in the activity s/he will be teaching (or a similar activity) within the past three years (from the start of the course contract)

Pedagogy/Teaching Competencies

A potential TECH needs:

* To possess college-level (or higher) writing skills.

* Experience in providing sequenced teaching methods.

* Experience in providing feedback and formal evaluation.

* To possess good presentation and speaking skills.

* Experience using a variety of teaching styles.

* Experience teaching to the adult learner as well as teaching to participants with various abilities, experience levels, and cultural backgrounds.

Proof of these prerequisites can be offered by way of previous employment, personal experience, certifications, and/or demonstration, or any combination of these.

Technical experts are expected to possess strong field skills and teaching skills. S/he should also be able to take responsibility for the class and bring the class to a safe end should the lead instructor become incapacitated.

Applicants are required (or in some cases highly encouraged) to possess the following certifications prior to working as a TECH in these courses:

Water Based Courses

* Flat-Water Canoeing - ACA level I training/certification recommended

* River Rafting courses - ACA level I training/certification recommended

* Sea Kayaking courses - ACA level I training/certification recommended

* Any moving water course - Swift water rescue technician recommended

A potential TECH needs:

* To possess a current Wilderness First Responder certification or department accepted equivalent if s/he will be working in a non-urban environment (i.e., two hours from definitive care).

* A current first aid/CPR certification if s/he will be working in an urban environment.

* To possess any other certifications as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Extensive personal experience in the course activity;

* Experience leading or guiding (in a paid or unpaid capacity) in the course activity;

* Wilderness First Responder certification or department accepted equivalent and/or Current first aid/CPR certification

* ACA level I training/certification recommended

Position Details:

This is a part-time, adjunct non-represented temporary position. Salary is commensurate with education, experience and the type of work assigned.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Eric Oba, HPER, Program Director, at etoba2).

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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