Assistant Professor, Earth & Environmental Science Northwest State College

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Salary Range: $40,581 - $55,920

• Provide classroom instruction in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Oceanography, and Geology, and other courses in the physical sciences as needed.
• Fulfill contractional obligations for full instructional load during fall and spring semesters.
• Provide excellence in instruction within the Natural Sciences Department for undergraduate students, including online courses, as needed.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of curriculum as appropriate.
• Utilize approved textbook(s) and/or other instructional materials as approved.
• Collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff to ensure student success.
• Provide student guidance and support.
• Engage in institutional service, professional development, and other duties as assigned by the Department Chair of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, and/or the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• As a part of the college's risk management tool, annual mandatory compliance training is required.
• Coverage for Earth Science and Environmental Science classes is most urgently needed at our Niceville Campus and at our South Walton Center. Assignments may be made at any combination of locations within the NWFSC service territory and may require physical presence.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Serve as the designated curriculum lead for Earth and Environmental Science, with responsibility for ongoing curriculum development, course review, and student learning outcomes assessment, reporting directly to the department chair to ensure academic integrity and standard compliance.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and other benefits offered through the State Group Insurance plan.
• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Sick Leave accrual
• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

• Master's degree in Earth Sciences or Environmental Science or closely related field or other master's with 18 graduate hours in Earth Sciences or Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software (e.g., Camtasia or Kaltura).
• Demonstrated evidence of professional development growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• An earned doctorate in Earth Sciences or Environmental Science or a closely-related field with 18 graduate hours in Earth Sciences or Environmental Science or a closely-related field.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrated success with online teaching.

All degrees must be from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution. This full-time 9-month position is eligible for continuing contract status and is contingent upon board approval and funding.

Classification: Nine-Month Instructional Personnel

Grant Funded: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions.

NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director.
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