Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

About This Role

This adjunct instructor role involves teaching college students using established educational theories and techniques. The instructor will develop chemistry curricula, assess student learning, and contribute to program evaluation and college activities, while upholding college and department standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques
• Develop discipline-related curricula
• Assess student learning
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices, including manuals regarding College policies, procedures, rules, and standards
• Analyze class and program needs of the College
• Determine and recommend the retention or deletion of courses
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates
• Maintain calendar as necessary to track schedules and adjust as required
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to reach and grasp objects
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to use video display terminal
• Ability to use manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Ability to communicate information orally and in writing
• Ability to receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends
• Official transcripts or non-web based unofficial transcripts attached to application
• Degrees earned in the United States must be conferred by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), with an evaluation report attached prior to the application closing date