Adjunct Instructor, Natural Resources and Conservation

Job Summary

FVCC seeks applicants to teach an on-campus, face-to-face class: ENST 285 Environmental Policy and Impact Analysis for the spring semester 2026 (August 24 – December 11, 2026). This part-time, temporary adjunct role supports teaching up to two classes per semester. Compensation is based on the number of credits taught.

• Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes.
• Fosters positive student and community relations.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.
• Integrates subject area with other related curricula.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and continuous improvement of services to students, faculty, and the College.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Reports to the Director of Academic Affairs.

• Three years of experience working in the field to be taught; OR three years of post-secondary education in the discipline combined with work experience in that discipline.

• Master’s degree in the field of the course.
• Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits.
• Experience using an online LMS platform.
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary or higher-education environment.

• Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of the use of technology in a learning environment.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to follow and issue instructions.
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to perform a medium-duty job.

FVCC is an equal-opportunity employer. All individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, disability, national origin, or ancestry.