FT Instructor, Fishing Gear - Environmental Chemistry-12 Month

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from Marine Technology Program
  Director.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over instructional assistants.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not
limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Serve as instructor and student supervisor during multiple
  training cruises aboard an ocean-going research vessel for trips up to 10-days per trip.
• Provide classroom and laboratory
  instruction to students.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to
  enhance textbook lessons.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores.
• Act
  as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed.
• Provide
  classroom demonstrations on various lab and shop equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as
  appropriate.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change; attend faculty meetings as required.
• Maintain
  accurate records of student attendance, and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation
  requirements.
• Stay abreast of new developments, and changes in various academic fields; participate in staff development programs,
  workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures
  related to required teaching area.
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.

Other Important Functions:

• Participate in various activities and operations of the Marine Technology
  Program; work in the

laboratory, classroom, shop and on field trips and marine projects as assigned.

• Fill in for
  other instructors as needed.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various
  texts book and select books to be used for future classes.
• Request and complete requisitions for repair and maintenance of equipment
  as needed.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Assist in the recruitment of students from community high schools and outreach
  events.
• Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as
  appropriate.
• Participate in a variety of student related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements,
  progress, and qualifications for graduation.
• Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous substance such as blood
  borne pathogens; continually undergo training and train student in such procedures (required for all nursing faculties).
• Demonstrate
  community involvement.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge:

• Marlinspike seamanship and principles of rope fibers and proper application in both fisheries
  and maritime applications.
• Effective use and repair of a myriad of fishing gear types. Understanding of fishing gear deployment and
  retrieval aboard small boats.
• Marine safety and seamanship techniques.
• Principles of safety in an industrial shop
  setting.
• Use of basic hand and power tools found in a standard wood shop.
• Basic chemistry principles applicable to
  transformation and degradation processes of contaminants in the environment.
• The principles of environmental assessment including
  the sources, transport, and fate of chemicals in the environment.
• Current sampling techniques and quality control techniques used to
  create monitoring plans for the investigation of chemical and biological impacts of environmental contaminants.
• Standard operating
  procedures for quality sediment/water collections employing standard sediment/water sampling equipment.
• Understanding of federal
  methods for decontamination of sampling equipment and laboratory instrumentation, including testing and analysis of environmental samples
  for contaminants.
• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic
  and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Current trends, research, and development in the
  area of assignment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and
  administration.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability To:

• Teach marine technology subject matter to students - specifically in the areas of fisheries gear maintenance and repair, fisheries
  data collections, rigging, marlinspike seamanship, net mending, environmental assessment processes, environmental sample collection and
  handling, environmental laws/policies, industrial safety, measurement systems, power tools, and small project construction.
• Safely
  operate small boats.
• Towing, trailering and launching of small boats.
• Safely handle and store hazardous
  chemicals.
• Safely work at sea aboard a research vessel.
• Maintain safe working conditions in both laboratory and field
  settings.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies,
  procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.

Maintain
effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

1. Making observations
2. Reading and
   writing
3. Communicating with others
4. Operating assigned equipment
5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the
  following:

1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
2. Operating assigned equipment
3. Handling varied
   tasks simultaneously
4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds

• Maintain mental capacity, which allow
  the capability of:

1. Making sound decisions
2. Responding to questions
3. Demonstrating intellectual
   capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Minimum Education/Training:

• Industry experience in the field and/or AAS degree in Marine Technology is required

License or
Certificate:

* Valid NC driver's license with driving record that is within the parameters set by the college

• US Coast Guard OUPV license or ability to obtain OUPV license within a year.

Preferred Education/Training,
Experience, Skills:

• One or more years of experience in a community college, vocational, instructional setting as an
  instructor.
• One or more years of work experience as a fisheries technician or related field with significant exposure to
  environmental sampling and analysis.
• Experience on the graduate level in water chemistry and environmental
  sampling.
• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent industry training.
• Experience as a mentor or tutor.
• Experience
  working and/or living offshore for extended periods of time.
• Experience with welding and arc cutting
• OSHA10
  training
• Rigging and crane training

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING
  CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If
  highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Candidates who have
  obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an
  outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or
  university in the United States.

• To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214,
  Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify
  eligibility.