Instructor- Environmental Science Technology​/EST​/Natural Sciences

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is hiring a full-time Instructor for Environmental Science Technology/Natural Sciences at Bluegrass Community & Technical College in Lexington, KY. The position involves teaching courses, advising students, maintaining labs, and participating in professional development. A Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related field is required. The role offers competitive salary, health benefits, and paid time off.
Position: Instructor- Environmental Science Technology (EST)/ Natural Sciences

Title: Instructor
- Environmental Science Technology (EST)/ Natural Sciences

Salary Range: $4098-$5123

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Newtown Pike Campus

Department: Academics, & Student Services

Total Rewards:
• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

Teaches primarily Environmental Science to students, advises students, maintains office hours, provides internal service to the college as assigned, provides external service as a representative of the college, pursues professional development, and provides leadership where appropriate.

Job Duties:
• Teach transferable general Ecology and Hydrology lectures and laboratories.
• Teach technical Environmental Science lectures and laboratories.
• Develop syllabi, course materials, exams, etc.
• Order materials, set up/break down labs, and maintain the EST lab and instruments.
• Use technology in lectures, laboratories, and online to enhance student learning.
• Work closely with fellow EST and Natural Sciences faculty.
• Assist adjunct instructors and substitute for absent instructors as needed.
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Participate in internal and external service within the college.
• Engage in an appropriate level of professional development as a faculty member.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree or above in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Or Master's degree or above in any subject with a minimum of 18 graduate hours completed in Environmental Science or closely related subject matter.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience teaching at the college level.
• Qualification to teach general Geology, Biology, or Chemistry also preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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