Academic Instructor

**_Who We Are:_**

The Maritime College of Forest Technology (MCFT) was established in 1946 primarily to retrain and reintegrate returning World War II Veterans into the workforce. Today, MCFT’s focus is on educating future leaders for work in the natural resource sectors within government, industry, private and non-profit organizations.

**_ What We Offer:_**

MCFT values employees and their contributions in achieving organizational goals and objectives. As a commitment to employees, MCFT offers a healthy work environment, benefits package and encourages job-related professional training and development.

**_ Who We Are Looking For:_**

As an Academic Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to educating, training, mentoring and preparing students for the transition to enter a natural resources related profession. This position requires an instructing assignment in the Forest Technology Program at the Fredericton Campus. The duration of the term position will commence July 22, 2024 to May 2, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

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Key Responsibilities:_**

Reporting to the Academic Chair, you are responsible to:

- Deliver course content and evaluation.
- Plan and prepare instructional materials for both classroom and field lectures.
- Work in a safe and physically demanding field environment.
- Provide a professional and positive learning environment for all students.
- Encourage and assist students to achieve their educational goals.
- As a member of the Faculty team, assist in the delivery of additional courses related to the curriculum and compliment a team-oriented, fast-paced, work environment.

**_ _**_ _**_Qualifications:_**
- Diploma in Forest Technology, Bachelor of Science Forestry or any natural resources related field of study including Biology, Ecology or Environmental Science and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in related designation.
- Operating knowledge of technologies used in today’s natural resource sectors including work experience in forestry, fish and wildlife management, forest fire protection, natural resources, forest ecology, forest entomology and pathology and plant identification.
- Confident leadership with a passion for instructing/tutoring.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Effective field technical instruction skills.
- Written and spoken competence in English is essential.
- Hold a valid Class 4 NB driver’s license or be willing to obtain.
- Willing to obtain a criminal record check.

**_ Additional Strengths:_**
- Certificate in Adult Education.
- Previous experience working in an adult learning environment.

**An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.**

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To Apply:_**

Submit resume in chronological order of education and relevant work experience commencing with the most recent months and years.