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. Facultymembers 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 conferencesand 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, instructionalmaterials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussingresults with Dean or Program Manager.
• Participate in the development and implementation of articulation programs and agreements and promote studentparticipation 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 andsimilar work-related situations as needed.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and throughinvolvement in professional organizations.
• Donate academic expertise in the local, state or national community when appropriate to fulfill the communityrelations goals of the College.
• Serve on faculty, College and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees asappropriate.
• 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 positivemanner.

Qualifications

Minimum:
Master’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management, Natural Resources or Biology with a fish and wildlife emphasis/concentration or a closely related field. Teaching experience with students having a wide range of learningstyles. Ability to teach effectively in the classroom and the field. Having competency in teaching a wide range of “hands-on” fish and wildlife technology courses. Willingness to advise student clubs and conduct overnight travel for course-related experiential learning field trips and club activities. Proven record of timely reporting and completion ofpaperwork. Willingness to continually train and upgrade skills as workforce needs evolve.

Preferred Qualifications:

Field experience in practical aspects of wildlife management andhabitat manipulation such as that obtained through federal or state agency experience. Expertise with GIS/GPS, fisheriesmanagement, aquatic & terrestrial ecology, fire management, and food plot generation is beneficial. Expertise in forestmanagement technology areas is highly desirable. Experience using up-to-date geospatial technology and software.Having industry and academic connections that will aid students in job placement and/or transfer to four-yearcolleges/universities. Possessing the ability to provide training in pesticide application, chainsaw, and wildland firetechniques at a level sufficient to allow students to obtain certifications in those areas. Familiarity with Self Service andMoodle or other LMS. Willingness to teach online courses when needed.