We are an approach, educating our community through the lens of our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. We integrate the Iñupiaq way of life into our curriculum, programs, and daily interactions within the college and with community partners.
Position Overview
The Instructor/Assistant Professor of develops and instructs science courses within the Academic Division. This role includes overseeing curriculum, updating instructional materials, and maintaining course outlines and syllabi for all Program courses.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Develop and teach community college courses.
Collaborate with local, state, and federal health agencies to identify training needs and develop courses and programs accordingly.
Mentor and support adjunct faculty within the division.
Provide individualized instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Facilitate distance learning courses and prepare instructional materials.
Contribute to curriculum development and maintain updated course outlines and syllabi.
Serve as a student advisor and evaluate student performance.
Monitor and revise degree and certificate programs as necessary.
Engage actively in College and community service activities, including committee participation and professional development.
Manage program grants as applicable and ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong communication skills in oral, written, and presentation formats.
Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment and effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
Willingness to travel periodically, including to remote locations via small aircraft.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Professional experience in community college teaching.
Demonstrated success in program development and distance education.
Familiarity with rural Alaska and knowledge of North Slope Borough institutions and Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values to the College and vice versa, supporting mission.
Education/Certificates/Training
Required: Master's degree in Human Services, Behavioral Science, or related Allied Health discipline. Valid driver's license.
Preferred: Doctorate degree in Human Services, Behavioral Science, or related Allied Health discipline.
Physical Requirements
The role requires sitting, standing, walking, use of hands, reaching, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Environmental Conditions
Work primarily takes place indoors with moderate noise levels.
Benefits
Leave: Includes 8 days of Personal Leave and paid Summer and Winter Admin Leave.
Retirement: Contribution to the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System.
Health Insurance: Self-insured coverage with Meritain Health, offering no-cost premiums for employees and affordable options for dependents.
Life Insurance: Coverage through Guardian Life at no cost to employees.
Additional Benefits: Options for supplemental retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Employment Type: Other
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Human Resources Services
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