Nebraska Indian Community College
The Office of Human Resources
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NOTICE: This Announcement is not a complete job description. For a complete job description contact HR.
POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty Member for Environmental Science
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Remote or one of our 3 campus locations (Macy, Santee, South Sioux City)
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Nebraska Indian Community College seeks an adjunct to teach the following courses on a rolling basis:
Course Code Title Credits
NATR 2030 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3
ITEC 1200 Introduction to GIS 3
PHYS 2000 Understanding and Observing Weather 3
BIOS 1200/1204 Concepts of Ecology + Lab 3 + 1
BIOS 1210/1214 Introduction to Geology + Lab 3 + 1
IEVH 2020 Environmental Resource Management 3
IEVH 3050 Nutrition and Food Protection 2
IEVH 3120 Water is Life and Aquatic Ecosystems 3
IEVH 3320 All-Hazard Emergency Preparedness 2
IEVH 3350 Ethnobotany 3
IEVH 4050 Recreational Environmental Health 3
“The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for
Umonhon (Omaha) Isanti (Santee Dakota) and all learners.” Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a
comprehensive Tribal College which values service through high quality education. Institutional programs value and
cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the wellbeing of our communities, and the quality of life and development of its learners,
faculty, and service areas.
Adjunct faculty positions are part-time contract appointments for $850/credit hour, are non-benefited, and are hired on an
as-needed basis per student enrollment. Adjunct Applicant Pools are reviewed by the Office of Academic Affairs and
appropriate Department Chair and applicants are contacted as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree (or higher) with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the area of Environmental Science, Natural
Resources, or related fields
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, and ABILITIES:
Preferred candidates will have proven success in the following:
• Teaching experience in higher education
• For remote teaching modalities (online, virtual, blended)- Documentation of professional training and/or
demonstration of advanced online teaching skillset. Credentials will be reviewed by NICC Instructional Design
Team.
• Cultural competence in serving Indigenous students and/or other minoritized populations
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Nebraska Indian Community College gives preference to eligible and
qualified applicants in accordance with the Indian preference in employment act and veterans’ preference. In the absence
of qualified Indian applicants, consideration will be given to applicants without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex,
national origin, age, marital status, or veteran status, the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap, or other
legally protected status. NICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY: You can visit us on the web at http://www.thenicc.edu. Applications are also available at any of our three
campuses. FACULTY: Include the following: (1) a letter of intent outlining how you are qualified for the position based upon
the qualifications and responsibilities, (2) a resumé/CV, (3) transcripts/certifications, and (4) an NICC Application. Please
send your application materials to Human Resources at HR@thenicc.edu .
NICC (South Campus)
1111 Hwy 75
Macy, NE 68039
Phone: 402-837-4183
NICC (West Campus)
North River Road
Niobrara, NE 68760
Phone: 402-494-2311
NICC North Campus
2605 ½ Dakota Ave.
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Phone: 402-494-2311
Master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related fields; teaching experience preferred; cultural competence in serving Indigenous students preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- teaching environmental science
- teaching GIS
- teaching ecology
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Part Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Macy or Santee or South Sioux City
- Languages: English
About Nebraska Indian Community College
A comprehensive tribal college providing quality higher education and lifelong learning opportunities. — Industry: Education