Wood Science Instructor

NTC Faculty will serve their learners and the College in the following ways:

• Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, workforce development, out-of-classroom activities, and the mentoring of students and peers.
• Support and maintain collaborative relationships with business & industry, community based organizations, and K-16 partners.
• Assess and evaluate student performance in alignment with the College assessment plan in a timely manner.
• Conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time.
• Submit final grades by the scheduled due date identified on the academic calendar.
• Post and maintain office hours.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and achievement for up to one semester after the semester end, unless requested for a longer period of time.
• Furnish written evaluations as requested by students.
• Coordinate instructional support services to meet individual student accommodation and modification needs.
  • Coordinate instructional material and timely distribution of such to regional campuses.
  • Assist in student academic advising.
  • Utilize and engage in professional day activities and team time as designated.
  • Maintain course outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System template 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.
  • Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program.  Identify areas in need of improvement.  Stay current and focused on learner needs.
  • Collaborate with the program team in identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating strategic goals and objectives (Team Action Plans, Instructional Vitality Process).
  • Assist in identifying, planning, and delivering continuing education and Business and Industry workshops and seminars.
  • Participate in the budgeting and procurement process.
  • Keep professionally up-to-date in area of content expertise and in the teaching profession.
  • Participate in institutional, advisory and program team and committee meetings.
  • Actively support diverse learners.
  • Attend the College’s in-service sessions, and commencements and other activities as directed.
  • Assist in the orientation of new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and all other employees within their content areas.
  • Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and requirements.
  • Assist in student recruitment and Student Services activities.
  • Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment.
  • Assist with dual credit and other articulation/transfer agreements.
  • Assist with coordination of grant development and management as directed.
  • Maintain documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites.
  • Assist, participate, support, and carry out the duties as assigned.

While the ideal candidate will have experience running many of the pieces of equipment included in the Program, as well as experience in many of the course topics listed below, training and professional development would be available to ensure a solid understanding of all aspects of the Program.  

Equipment includes:

• CNC Router
• CNC Moulder
• Optimizing Ripsaws
• Dry Kiln
• Vacuum Kiln
• Wood-Mizer Portable Saw Mill
• Strength Properties Tester

Course topics could include:

• Wood Manufacturing Processes 
• Wood Science and Technology
• Hardwood Grading
• Fundamentals of Furniture Making 
• Wood Adhesives Application
• Wood Drying Science
• Wood Industry Global Markets
• Sustainable Biomass and Energy
• Design Innovation in Wood Products