Adjunct Chemistry Teacher at St. Paul Pioneer Press Austin, TX

Position Overview

Adjunct Chemistry Teacher – Part Time Fixed‑Term Faculty (Institution: Riverland Community College, Austin Campus)

• Instructional planning and delivery in traditional classroom and laboratory settings
• Teaching and facilitating student learning across chemistry courses
• Curriculum planning and development aligned with college standards
• Assessment of student performance and grading
• Classroom management and student engagement strategies
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college‑wide committees

• Master’s degree with a major in chemistry OR a graduate degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in chemistry
• Demonstrated experience in assessing student learning outcomes
• Proficiency in working cooperatively with faculty and staff
• Ongoing professional development and continuous improvement of teaching practice

• Prior teaching experience and familiarity with diverse learning styles
• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning platforms such as D2L
• Willingness to teach in‑person and multimodal courses
• Bilingual/multilingual fluency in any of the following languages:
  Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages reflecting the student body
• Experience working with multicultural and underserved populations

Part‑time faculty are paid by the number of credits taught each semester. Pay per credit ranges from $775.00 to $2,396.43, depending on education and experience. Work hours vary based on student need and are part‑time.

Submit a letter of interest and a resume/CV. The search committee will not review incomplete applications. Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references, a driver’s license, and a background check.

Riverland Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Minnesota State is unable to sponsor work visas.