Part-Time Faculty, Trail Technician

Job Overview

North West Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks knowledgeable, adaptable, and student‑centered individuals to serve as Part‑time Faculty Members for the Trail Technician Programs. Faculty may teach credit, accelerated skills training, workforce training, or community education courses across online, hybrid, or in‑person settings and must support evening and weekend instruction as needed.

Faculty may instruct courses in one or more of the following areas:

• TRAL 1003 – Introduction to Sustainable Trails
• TRAL 1013 – Trail Planning and Design
• TRAL 1023 – Trail Construction
• TRAL 1033 – Trail Maintenance and Management
• TRAL 2003 – Trail Operations and Regulations
• TRAL 2711 – Heavy Equipment Operations for Trails
• TRAL 2811 – Welding for Trails
• TRAL 2911 – Small Engine Repair for Trails

• Provide high‑quality, industry‑relevant instruction across classroom, laboratory, shop, field‑based, hybrid, and online environments.
• Teach assigned courses in day, evening, weekend, and accelerated formats per program and institutional needs.
• Develop, maintain, and update instructional materials, demonstrations, assessments, and hands‑on learning activities to support program outcomes and industry standards.
• Utilize learning technologies and learning management systems to support instruction, communication, and student achievement.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and student‑centered learning environment that promotes engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, and technical skill development.
• Assess student performance, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain accessibility to support student success in both in‑person and online settings.
• Ensure safe instructional practices and compliance with applicable standards when working with tools, heavy equipment, welding equipment, and field‑based activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners to enhance curriculum, support new coursework and certifications, and expand experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain current industry knowledge, participate in professional development, and complete required administrative responsibilities in accordance with college policies and established timelines.

$765 per credit hour.

• Relevant industry credentials, certifications, licenses, or documented professional expertise in one or more instructional areas such as trail construction, maintenance, heavy equipment operations, welding, small engine repair, or related fields.
• A minimum of two years of professional work experience in the trail industry or related technical trades.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Previous teaching or training experience in higher education, workforce development, apprenticeship, or industry settings.

• Knowledge of the community college mission and a demonstrated commitment to student success, inclusive instruction, and professional conduct.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to students with diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and learning needs.
• Skill in designing and delivering instruction that incorporates hands‑on, field‑based, online, and technology‑supported learning strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders while maintaining strong organizational, interpersonal, and time‑management skills.
• Ability and willingness to maintain safe instructional practices and teach across multiple formats, schedules, and trail technician disciplines in support of program needs.

Required activities include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and navigating uneven outdoor terrain; operating tools and equipment; and communicating verbally and in writing.

Work settings include classrooms, online instructional settings, welding and equipment labs, workshops, and outdoor field locations. Outdoor instruction may occur in varied terrain and weather conditions with moderate to high noise levels.

NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For EEO policy, please see our EEO policy.