What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildland Fire Instructor position at Salish Kootenai College?
General Summary: In alignment with the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Mission Statement and College Vision, the Division of Natural Resources seeks to hire a Wildland Fire Instructor with expertise in fire science, land management, and environmental stewardship. A Masters- or PhD-level hire would serve much the same role, except where "Graduate Faculty" indicates additional PhD-level duties in this document. The ideal candidate will possess both theoretical and practical expertise in wildland fire management and education, focusing on fire behavior, fuel management, and the application of technology in fire science. This position involves developing and teaching courses that empower students to utilize fire management techniques and technologies in real-world contexts and assisting in department duties as required (e.g. student advising; actively seeking additional funding to support the department; mentoring and overseeing student research as necessary and appropriate; assisting with curricular scheduling; assisting with departmental assessment; serving on college committees). The successful candidate will join an established team engaged in natural resource management, working alongside departments such as Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, and Hydrology. This is an opportunity to strengthen existing offerings, meet regional needs, and advance applied research through Tribal and community partnerships that recognize wildland fire management as a critical and growing area of focus.
Qualifications: Master's Degree in Forestry, Wildland Fire Science, or a closely related field. Experience in wildland fire management, including data collection, analysis, and application. Experience teaching undergraduate courses in fire science or natural resources, with the ability to integrate theoretical and applied methodologies. Strong ability to collegially collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners within the Division of Natural Resources and beyond. Experience or a strong interest in working with Native students or Indigenous communities. Experience with grant writing and/or grant management in related areas. Experience providing place-based, culturally relevant course content is preferred.
Additional information and application available online at https://www.skc.edu/employment/
Qualifications: Master's Degree in Forestry, Wildland Fire Science, or a closely related field. Experience in wildland fire management, including data collection, analysis, and application. Experience teaching undergraduate courses in fire science or natural resources, with the ability to integrate theoretical and applied methodologies. Strong ability to collegially collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners within the Division of Natural Resources and beyond. Experience or a strong interest in working with Native students or Indigenous communities. Experience with grant writing and/or grant management in related areas. Experience providing place-based, culturally relevant course content is preferred.
Additional information and application available online at https://www.skc.edu/employment/