•Forestry Instructor - Prison Programs

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Troy, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00132

Division : Instruction & Student Services

Department : Career & Technical

Opening Date : 05 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Description

Location : Southern Correctional Institution (Troy, NC)

Reports to : Department Chair Forestry

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position : Full-Time Faculty

Contract Length : 9 months, Pay spread over 12 months

Start Date : January 2026

Instruction Area : Forestry Technology

The candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals by delivering engaging instruction and fostering their educational development. Responsibilities include developing and implementing curriculum, providing individualized instruction, assessing student progress, and maintaining accurate records. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to work within a structured environment and contribute to the rehabilitation process, preparing inmates to reenter society.

The Forest Management Technology curriculum is designed to help students acquire technical knowledge, understanding, and abilities essential to developing, conserving, and utilizing forest resources. Emphasis is placed on field training situations and the practical application of classroom material. Successful students of this program should be able to obtain employment as a forestry technician with a variety of state, federal, and private forestry / natural resources organizations.

The Forestry instructor may provide instruction in any of the following areas of study : Introduction to Forestry, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration, Silviculture, GPS / GIS, Logging and Marketing, Fire Control, Insects and Diseases, Aerial Photography, Forest Surveying, Environmental Studies, Wildlife Management, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Chemicals, and other related topics.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional Duties :

• Initiating requests for necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring that resources are available and aligned with course needs.
• Attending graduation functions and ceremonies, representing the department and the college in a professional capacity.
• Fulfilling all contract provisions, including participating in required meetings and completing work assignments and responsibilities within the contract period.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times, serving as a representative of the college both on and off-campus.
• Assisting the Department Chair / Director with updating and refining the curriculum to ensure its relevance and alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Maintaining current course syllabi, ensuring that course content is accurately described and that learning outcomes and objectives are clearly communicated.
• Creating an effective and engaging learning environment that encourages student success, fosters engagement, and supports diverse learning styles.
• Being responsible for the content and delivery of all assigned courses, which may include face-to-face, online, hybrid, hyflex, and blended modalities.
• Following the course description set forth in the common course library to ensure consistency and alignment with program expectations.
• Implementing student-centered instructional strategies that are designed to assist all learners in meeting the course objectives, with a focus on promoting active learning and student success.
• Being familiar with academic support services and other student resources available at the college, and encourage students to utilize these resources to enhance their academic performance.
• Posting and maintaining required office hours, ensuring availability for student consultations, academic advising, and addressing student concerns.
• Participating in recruitment activities as assigned, helping to promote the department's programs and engage prospective students.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records such as :

Daily attendance

Professional Development

Other Duties :

Qualifications & Degree Requirements

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montgomery Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have an Associate's degree in Forestry?

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Do you have a minimum of 2 years of field experience in Forestry?

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Do you have any Community College teaching experience?

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This position will teach in a prison setting where the students may have challenging backgrounds, emotional issues, and learning difficulties. What strengths do you have that could adapt to this diverse group of students?

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Why do you feel that you would be the best candidate for this position?

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