Clay Hill Environmental Educator And Instructor Of Environmental Science

Job Description

MS

The Environmental Educator (EE) and Instructor of Environmental Science or Biology will serve under the supervision of the Director of Clay Hill Memorial Forest (CHMF) and will, in the absence of the Director, serve as Acting Director reporting to the Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences. This position is a 12-month, salaried position.

The EE will develop and deliver the educational programs of CHMF on site and at other sites, such as schools or libraries. He/she will assist visiting K-12 teachers, monitor and provide logistical support for University students who conduct research at CHMF, and assist faculty from Campbellsville University or other institutions or agencies who are conducting research or teaching at CHMF. The EE may have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research and is strongly encouraged to develop programs that involve citizen science. He/she will also supervise other student workers at CHMF and will recruit and supervise volunteers from the University campus and community. Other duties will include assisting the Director in developing the research infrastructure of CHMF, in developing interpretive displays and illustrated brochures, and in publicizing CHMF, including through social media.

As Instructor of Environmental Science or Biology, this individual will teach half-time, in-person during the Fall and Spring semesters at the Campbellsville campus. This individual will have other responsibilities as a faculty member, such as service on committees.

Requirements for the position include a MS degree in Environmental Education with 18 graduate hours in Environmental Science or Biology or a MS degree in a related field such as Biology or Environmental Science, two years of experience working as an environmental educator, excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work flexible hours including some hours on weekends and evenings, and the ability to interact with students of all ages and the public. Working knowledge of or ability to learn standard computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Web/Social Media design, and GIS software would be a plus.

• Faculty are responsible for developing lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and enrichment activities to successfully deliver course content in their academic unit.
• Faculty will teach coursework in various specialties.
• Maintain regular office hours for advising students.
• Participate in events and initiatives aimed at meeting departmental and divisional recruitment and retention goals.
• Accept assignments on committees, sponsor student activities, and actively participate in University life.
• Support the institution's Christian mission, including attendance a chapel services, scheduled or called meetings, commencement programs, and Faculty Forum meetings.
• Provides a Christian role model for students.
• Maintains a strong interest in the pursuit of knowledge and shares it with students and scholars.
• Promotes the discipline on and off campus and attracts students to the field.
• Maintains contact with alumni and the community.
• Participates in academic unit meetings and cooperates with other members of the Faculty.
• Identifies with professional organizations and professionals of the discipline at all educational levels.
• Assists in recruiting new Faculty members within the academic unit.
• Assists the Dean in the preparation of class schedules and material for the University Bulletin Catalog.
• Knows the Library holdings and deficiencies and plans improvements based on budget allocations.
• Assists in developing syllabi for courses in the discipline.
• Assists in the preparation of requests for foundation grants.
• Assists students by continually monitoring and evaluating students' progress and making appropriate referrals to academic and personal support services, as necessary, to meet student needs.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching.
• Serves as an academic advisor.