Professor - Environmental Engineering jobs in South Dakota

Adjunct instructors at Western Dakota Technical College are educators whose instructional efforts are expected to reflect the mission, vision, and goals of the institution. Adjunct faculty teach courses in their respective fields to include planning, preparation, and delivery of lecture/lab instruction material at all levels of training.
Western Dakota Technical College is accepting applications for an Environmental Engineering Technology Instructor. If interested, please complete an application, attach your resume and submit all transcripts, licenses, or certificates.

Adjuncts are paid dependent on their educational degree. Pay is as follows:

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.

• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, interactive technology, simulation when appropriate.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• Promote student success by building positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students and colleagues at WDTC.
• Develop, update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters as required after each class according toestablished deadlines.
• Participate in program assessment activities as requested.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

• Teach classes as assigned and in accordance with the catalog description, the master syllabus, the stipulations of WDTC, andthe interest of the industry.
• Meet with each class as scheduled and hold classes for the time frame as designated in the class schedule.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with school's policies and procedures.
• Perform job responsibilities as outlined in faculty handbook.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations.
• Exercise stewardship of school's facilities and materials.
• Follow WDTC policies and procedures.
• Complete Adjunct Orientation and required annual compliance activities.

• Act in a professional manner as delineated in the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers(Appendix B)
• Maintain professional classrooms, shops, labs and office areas.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individualor as a part of a team.

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Master's for transferrable courses) from an accredited university or college in the appropriate field or discipline area of instruction and a minimum of one year of directly related experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work and discipline area.

• Proficient in skills as they relate to the program's operations.
• Work well under pressure.
• Take the initiative.
• Fundamentals of classroom management.
• Adhere to WDTC policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
• Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem-solving.

EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security Report

WDTC subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, mental and/or physical challenge, disability, gender identity, gender expression status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resource at 605-718-2407. (6.7.2023) 

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college’s Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Technical College Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Western Dakota Technical College website at https://www.wdt.edu/assets/docs/uploads/consumer-information/securityreport.pdf. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota Technical College 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931.   

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - MUST COMPLY WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986