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Northern Illinois University is Hiring an Outdoor Education Instructor (38726) Near De Kalb, IL

Position Details

Working Position Title
Outdoor Education Instructor (38726)
Classification Title
Instructor
Position Number
00038726
Posting Date
03/05/2024
Closing Date

Priority Review Date
03/25/2024
Business Unit Description
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Temporary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
2070
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Lorado Taft Operations
College/Unit
OERD Facilities
Division
Outreach Engagemt Regl Dev Dv
Location
LT
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
ttps://www.niu.edu/taft/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
The Lorado Taft Field Campus is Northern Illinois University's (NIU) outdoor education and conference center and is located in Oregon, Illinois, on the bluffs of the Rock River. Taft Campus' outdoor education program exists to provide students with positive experiences in learning and self-discovery in nature.
The Lorado Taft Field Campus is looking to fill multiple positions for its Outdoor Education Instructor position for the 2024-2025 school year. All positions require successful hires to live in provided campus housing.

Position Summary
The Outdoor Education Instructor is responsible for the instruction of resident outdoor education experiences for elementary and middle school students, including outdoor science lessons, skill-based activities, and team building. In addition, instructors also participate in staff training activities, provide guest services and assist in security and emergency procedures, and complete projects assigned by the extension program coordinators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and teach classes, primarily in the outdoor environment, to students in the 4th to 8th grades.
  • Develop curricula and resources for the program.
  • Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of campus teaching, habitat, and resource storage areas.
  • Assist in the coordination of the residential outdoor education program.

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in education, science, natural resources, recreation, history, or related field.
  • Two months experience teaching or facilitating learning experiences for youth. This may include classroom teaching, summer camp, natural history or environmental education, facilitating outdoor recreation experiences and other non-formal teaching experience.

Additional Requirements
  • Ability to convey information about environmental topics without bias and with the goal of encouraging lifelong learning.
  • Ability to effectively engage in behavior management in order to maintain students' interest and participation in outdoor classes and activities.
  • Ability to manage work time effectively and with little supervision to ensure preparedness and project completion.
  • Flexibility and the ability to deal with the unexpected and quickly changing nature of outdoor activities and children.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm for the outdoors and outdoor education, even when conditions are challenging.
  • Demonstrated professionalism as related to the field.
  • Demonstrated competence in verbal communication, particularly the ability to present information, ideas, directions, etc. in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrated initiative to go above and beyond minimum assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as an educator, program staff, naturalist or related position at a residential outdoor education center, nature center, or similar facility preferred.
  • Previous experience in preparing lesson plans, outlines, or guides in preparation to teach or facilitate activities.
  • Previous experience leading or facilitating groups in team building activities.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm for the outdoors and outdoor education, even when conditions are challenging.
  • Demonstrated professionalism as related to the field.
  • Demonstrated initiative to go above and beyond minimum assigned duties.

Physical Demands Summary
  • Ability to hike hilly, uneven terrain. Ability to be on feet for much of the day.
Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date
08/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
05/31/2025
Percent of Staff Year
0.79
Standard Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary
$23,180.00
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
$1,220.00 semi-monthly
Earn Type
Salary
Application Procedure

Application Procedure
Required Applicant Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
  4. List of three references
For full consideration, please submit application and documents through NIU online employment system at https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76713. Applications received prior to March 22, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted after March 22, 2024 will be considered if needed, until all positions are filled. For questions contact Lorado Taft Campus director, Melanie Costello, melcostello@niu.edu.

Special Instructions
N/A

Quick Link to Applicant
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76713
Is Background Check Required
Yes
EEO Statement Summary
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.


ADA Accommodation
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person's disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.

Safety Information
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.
Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

SALARY

$46k-94k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/29/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/31/2025

WEBSITE

niu.edu

HEADQUARTERS

LAFAYETTE, CO

SIZE

7,500 - 15,000

FOUNDED

1895

TYPE

Private

CEO

KELLI R KOGA

REVENUE

$200M - $500M

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

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About Northern Illinois University

NIU is a university and research institution that provides degree programs in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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