Environmental Science Instructor - Adjunct​/Part-time

Chippewa Valley Technical College is seeking part-time adjunct instructors for Environmental Science courses. Candidates will be considered for future teaching opportunities as needs arise. Instructors must meet on-site regularly and live within driving distance of CVTC campuses. Responsibilities include planning and delivering courses, promoting student success, and maintaining professional standards. Instructors are expected to work collaboratively and adapt to diverse learning needs.
Position: Environmental Science Instructor - Adjunct (Part-time)
Overview and Responsibilities

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to be considered when adjunct and/or substitute instructors are needed to teach Environmental Science courses. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester. Program and course information can be found at CVTC Academics.

Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for future adjunct and/or substitute teaching opportunities. CVTC will keep your application on file as a prospective candidate who could potentially fill a position when a need arises. If the need arises and review of your application materials results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted via the contact information provided on your application.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per course basis. Courses are taught face-to-face in classroom, lab, or clinical settings; online; or a combination of online and face-to-face.

All CVTC instructors are required to meet with students and/or attend meetings on-site on a regular basis. This means that all instructors, including online instructors, must live within driving distance of CVTC campuses, which are located in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Neillsville, and River Falls, Wisconsin.

CVTC adjunct instructors are dynamic partners for both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models CVTC core abilities, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs;

and demonstrates competency with the use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally, an adjunct instructor will be hired to instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructor’s qualifications and availability.
• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of Environmental Science.
• Implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Think critically by applying problem-solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically; and adapting communication for the audience.
• Value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Please view the Adjunct Instructor Position Description for additional roles and responsibilities of adjunct instructors at CVTC.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science-related discipline or master’s degree in any area with 18 graduate credits in an environmental science-related discipline.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at the time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards, and/or other job-specific licensing standards.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which…