Faculty, Wood Science Instructor

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). 

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities at our beautiful campus with state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating and diverse environment.  Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions.  NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students.  If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Summary

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is seeking a knowledgeable, energetic, and professional full-time faculty to teach in our Wood Science Associate Degree Program. This unique two-year program is taught out of NTC's one-of-a-kind Wood Technology Center of Excellence located on our picturesque Antigo, Wisconsin campus. This bright and modern facility houses state-of-the-art equipment and includes a 27,000 square foot secondary manufacturing lab, a 5,800 square foot Saw Filing lab, and a brand-new fully-functioning 10,000 square foot industrial training Sawmill. These facilities are not only used for our Associate Degree program, but also support several certificates and Continuing Education classes across a wide-range of topics. Our unique learning environment attracts students and industry partners from across the country.

Antigo offers many lakes, expansive forested areas, and features numerous outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, golfing, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, and biking. With a population of around 8,000, the city of Antigo has a small-town feel, yet is large enough to meet your daily needs with multiple dining and retail options and a 40-minute drive from Wausau.

The successful candidate will teach the current and next generation of highly skilled workers in the primary and secondary wood manufacturing industry, with an emphasis in the hardwood segment. This individual shall be comfortable teaching a diverse set of program course topics from the forest products industry, in a variety of formats, and using multiple forms of technology for instruction. The successful candidate will also work directly with businesses and organizations from across the country and support our Program Director as we continue to develop and grow the program. The faculty position works 40 weeks out of 52 weeks per year.

PLEASE NOTE:

Industry professionals are highly encouraged to apply!  Our Academic Excellence team will assist you with developing the teaching skills you will need to be successful! Apply for this exciting opportunity at your earliest convenience. Though there is a posting deadline, all application submissions will be reviewed as they are received, and NTC will reach out to candidates selected for interviews prior to the position closing date.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Teaching & Student Success:

• Facilitate learning to students through engaging instructional strategies and methodologies through a variety of modalities, classroom activities, distance learning experiences, out-of-classroom activities, and the mentoring of students and peers.
• Adhere to NTC’s academic calendar, Student Connect hours, teaching assignments, post and maintain office hours, and conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time in accordance with the faculty contract.
• Assess and evaluate student performance by consistently providing feedback and grading in a timely manner, maintaining accurate student records, attendance, and lab/clinical evaluations, in compliance with relevant privacy laws, such as FERPA.
• Furnish written evaluations as requested by students.
• Maintain course outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System templates in the approved College format and time parameter.
• Actively select and use appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning.
• Review, revise, and create curriculum in accordance with NTC academic standards and expectations.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program. Stay current and focused on learner needs.

College/Program Area Support:

• Maintain documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites standards.
• Coordinate instructional support services to meet individual student accommodation and modification needs and actively support diverse learners.
• Engage and participate in faculty development training, professional day activities, College in-service, commencement, team time, and other designated activities as assigned.
• Assist in the orientation of new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and other employees within their content areas.
• Participate in institutional, advisory and program team and committee meetings.
• Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment and in support of Student Services activities.
• Support and maintain collaborative relationships with business & industry, community-based organizations, and K-12 partners.
• Assist, participate, support, and carry out the duties as assigned.

Professional Development:

• Maintain WTCS/FQAs and Higher Learning Commission requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards, as applicable for program areas throughout hire.
• Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and requirements per specific program area.
• Remain up-to-date professionally in the area of content expertise and the teaching profession.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in related field (e.g. Wood Science) with the commitment to obtain a Bachelor’s degree upon hire in a closely related field (e.g. Forest Science, Forest Management, Natural Sciences, Technical Education, or similar).

Experience: 2 Years

Additional Experience Information:

• Occupational instructors must have a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years.
• May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.
• Upon employment and throughout employment, must meet and continue to meet the WTCS and Higher Learning Commission requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards, where applicable.
• Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations preferred.
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary setting preferred.
• Master’s level or higher education in a related field is advantageous.

About Us

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is the place to be and it’s the “College that Cares.” NTC provides students with career preparation in some of the fastest-growing fields and is a leading 2-year post-secondary institution with a history of innovation and growth in a dynamic, diverse setting. Our employees will tell you why they love working here, and check how our Total Rewards match our culture! 

 Our main campus is in Wausau, WI, with five regional campuses located in Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg.  In addition, NTC has a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, Agriculture Center of Excellence in Maine, and Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo, and every day we bring students one step closer to making their dreams a reality. Whether you are pursuing one of our 150+ associate degrees, technical diploma, or short-term certificate programs, or simply taking a course to give you that competitive edge, a brighter future awaits you at NTC!