PT Taxidermy Instructor

Part-Time Taxidermy Instructor

Johnston Community College is seeking a part-time taxidermy instructor that will allow students gain practical experience in the fundamental techniques of taxidermy. Course topics can include but are not limited to the mounting of small and large game such as deer, raccoon and squirrel and in the identification and mounting of birds and fish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instruct students with lecture and hands-on taxidermy training in the following areas:

• Large Game
• Small Game
• Duck Game
• Fish Game

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Minimum:
High School Diploma or GED Education Preferred:
Experience Minimum:
Two to four years of taxidermy experience (Experience in specimen handling and care, measurements, skinning and fleshing, base-making design and composition, form selection and preparation, form alteration, mounting, finishing and displaying.)

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend written material. Mathematical

Skills:

Basic math reasoning required. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current holder of relevant certifications, or held within the past six years. Computer

Skills:

None Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.