PT Taxidermy Instructor

Employer

Johnston Community College

Job Location

Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center

 6601 Devils Racetrack Rd., Four Oaks, NC 27524

Salary Grade

$31.79 - $35.85 Hourly

Benefits

No

Job Reports To

Department Chair

Job Category

Technical & Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: 04/24/2025
Closes: 09/30/2025

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Monday-Friday, Weekends

Employment Type

Part Time

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Education Minimum:  High School Diploma or GED
Education Preferred:  
Experience Minimum:  Two to four years of taxidermy experience (Experience in specimen handling and care, measurements, skinning and fleshing, base-making design and composition, form selection and preparation, form alteration, mounting, finishing and displaying.)

 

Preferred Qualifications

None

Position Description

Summary 
Johnston Community College is seeking a part-time taxidermy instructor that will allow students gain practical experience in the fundamental techniques of taxidermy. Course topics can include but are not limited to the mounting of small and large game such as deer, raccoon and squirrel and in the identification and mounting of birds and fish.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Instruct students with lecture and hands-on taxidermy training in the following areas: 

  • Large Game
  • Small Game
  • Duck Game
  • Fish Game

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Additional Information

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend written material.              
Mathematical Skills: Basic math reasoning required.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current holder of relevant certifications, or held within the past six years.
Computer Skills: None                   
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Contact Info

919-209-2532

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100