STEM Faculty and Research - Second

Position: STEM Faculty and Research - Second Posting, Open to All
Location: Keshena

Posting Status:
Second Posting, Open to All

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Position Summary:

The faculty member will engage in a Tribal College environment and is committed to working with a diverse range of student interests and abilities while committed to teaching, advising, and service to the college, community and profession. The faculty member will perform teaching and program duties for the Math and Science Department by providing instruction as assigned; conducting and assessing instruction;

assisting students through academic advising; establishing, posting, and maintaining office hours; and providing leadership and the ability to foster partnerships for the development, growth, and support of the Math and Science Department and the Sustainable Development Institute by engaging in Indigenous Research. Other duties include supporting the mission, vision, and values of the College; serving on various academic and CMN committees, task forces and other groups;

and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings. Lastly, and most importantly the faculty member will have a strong desire to connect and emphasize ideas and concepts in their specialized field by using Indigenous perspectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Responsibilities, & Duties:

1. STEM Faculty and Research

* Teach assigned Science emphasis courses, such as Biological and Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Agriculture as appropriate;

* Develop and implement Science emphasis curricula as appropriate for CMN that transfer to other Institutions of Higher Education and/or leads to gainful employment in the STEM fields;

* Demonstrate ability and understanding and experience of various methods and technologies within the context of evidence-based pedagogy in teaching and assessment of student learning;

* Demonstrate competency with an ability to utilize current technology and learning management systems to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment;

* Be actively engaged in professional practice and/or research in various STEM fields including, but not limited to, Biological and Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Agriculture;

* Assist CMN recruiter with recruitment efforts for Associate and Baccalaureate degrees in Biological and Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Agriculture;

* Assist Academic Advising with advising CMN students enrolled in the STEM disciplines;

* Assist in the development of strategies aimed at increasing student retention in the Biological and Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Agriculture Associate and Baccalaureate programs;

* Assist Academic Tutoring staff;

* Engage in Grant-funded, Indigenous Research in concert with CMN Sustainable Development Institute by assisting as Senior Researcher and/or Primary Investigator for STEM related research. The percentage of research and course instruction will fluctuate each academic year based on funding.

* Participate in CMN committee, accreditation, and assessment processes;

* Participate in community service-within the college and surrounding communities-and outreach activities;

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Master's Degree in a STEM-related field, including but not limited to Biological and Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Agriculture.

* Experience teaching in a Higher Education setting.

* Experience working in grant-funded research.

Desired

Qualifications:

* Ph.D./Ed.D. in a STEM-related field, including but not limited to Biological and Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Agriculture.

* Minimum of 2-3 years undergraduate teaching experience, preferably in a community college.

* Experience working in grant-funded research, including but not limited to an understanding of grant writing, and grant management skills.

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