FT Fish & Wildlife Management Technology Instructor

Primary Purpose of Position
Primarily instruction and public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the college’s commitment to excellence in instruction and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty. Faculty members are responsible to the Dean or Program Manager. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser and facilitator of learning.

Position start date will be August 2026.

Essential Job Duties
The instructor will be responsible for the following duties:

Providing instruction that promotes competence in the discipline
Advising and registering students
Holding regular office hours
Developing curriculum
Maintaining professional expertise
Participating in professional development activities
Serving on College committees

Additional Responsibilities when Teaching:
Maintain updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting laboratory demonstrations; and perform other activities, which are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring.
Oversee and assist with the student The Wildlife Society club cooperatively with other Fish and Wildlife faculty.
Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
Participate in the development and implementation of articulation programs and agreements and promote student participation in such programs.
Provide students with academic and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate.
Work with students and employers in occupational settings, on-the-job training, practicums, internships and similar work-related situations as needed.
Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
Donate academic expertise in the local, state or national community when appropriate to fulfill the community relations goals of the College.
Serve on faculty, College and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees as appropriate.
Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Learn new guidelines and processes in performing duties and advising students.
Create a student-centered environment.
Work toward operational excellence; continuous improvement of processes.
Implement innovative strategies to meet the needs of students and improve processes.
Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity.
Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and the College’s learning community.
Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with allapplicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations forqualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unlessdoing so would result in an undue burden for the College.
Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-doorinstitution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves,promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includesprograms for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College.The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with aniconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.