Science Faculty

Applicants Name: Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Available Position: Science Faculty

Checklist of required documents:

• Letter of application/signed (cover letter) for the position you are applying for
• Current resume
• Transcript of highest degree earned (If hired you have 30-days to turn in Official Transcript)
• Three signed letters of Reference (Professional)
• Completed KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) with your name and the position applied for listed at the top of the page
• Indian Preference Form (If applicable please include CIB, Current Tribal ID or SF-4432 as verification)
• Consent to Release of Information Form

Summary of Position

This position is full-time faculty status – nine month contract for the Academic Year. Will recommend to the Department Head and Academic Dean, curriculum plans for each academic term. Will have knowledge to develop and modify curricula and integrate Little Big Horn Colleges educational philosophy with special attention given to culturally relevant examples.

Principles duties and Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing the instructional program (teaching) in the science area and keeping appropriate posted office hours.
• Responsible for course delivery and evaluation of each student.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the student.
• Provide book orders to the book store personnel in a timely manner prior to the beginning of each term.
• Work with other faculty members to incorporate culture and writing across the curriculum.
• Meet with other faculty and staff as required and participate in the in-service training.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Serve actively on college committee appointments and duties related to accreditation activities.
• Serve as advisor to students within the departments allocated by the Dept. Head.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the student.
• Responsible for initiating, designing and follow-up on individual learning programs for those students in the science area.
• Must maintain all necessary academics records for all students enrolled in the courses and must turn in grades at the end of each academic period.
• Perform other duties as indicated by the Dept. Head or the Academic Dean.

Job Qualifications

Education: B.S. in Science or related field REQUIRED. Masters Degree in Science or related field PREFERRED.

Experience: Instructional experience in the Science area, at the high school or college level. Experience with teaching in laboratory situations and working one on one with students. Experience using up-to-date skills with lab equipment, lab exercises/experiments, assessment tools, etc.

Knowledge – Comprehensive knowledge of the science discipline, providing a foundation for effective teaching and learning.

Skills – Computer skills a must. Utilize a variety of teaching techniques and assessment methods that incorporate current educational theory. Responsible for development of course objectives, course syllabi, course schedule, identify texts and training aid materials for use in class. Develop daily/weekly lesson plans outlaying the specific objectives, methods and techniques to be used in the lessons.

Abilities – Able to independently plan and perform the normal range of teaching functions that relate to Science. Provide a leadership role in development, coordination, review, revision and instruction of science classes. Prepare written communications and reports when necessary. Complete faculty evaluation portfolio.

Salary—Compensation shall commensurate with Faculty Salary Schedule DOEE.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Demonstrate your knowledge and experience utilizing a variety of teaching techniques and assessment methods that incorporate current educational theory.
2. Demonstrate your skills for developing course objectives, course syllabi, lesson plans, course schedule, identify texts and training aid materials for use in class.
3. Provide an effective method you have used to keep up-to-date of the developments in your field.
4. Demonstrate ability and experience with creating and utilizing college level assessments.
5. Demonstrate your methodologies and theoretical approaches in presenting and instructing the Crow language.
6. Describe your experience with grant proposals to procure external funding or reviewing others' grant proposals.
7. Describe your ability for written communication and submitting reports.
8. Do you have any other skills, abilities or experience you think would be relevant to this position, which you havent already described?

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