Chemistry, Part-Time Faculty

Chemistry, Part-Time Faculty

The Chemistry Department seeks a dedicated and motivated individual to teach chemistry courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence. The selected candidate will perform duties and functions with the support of the program chair of Physical Sciences and will directly report to the Science Division Dean.

The Chemistry Department is included in the Physical Sciences Program within the Science Division. Chemistry instruction is supported by a comprehensive collection of laboratory and demonstration apparatus and laboratory support staff. The members of the Chemistry Department are an active and eclectic group with a variety of research backgrounds, who share a common commitment to excellence in teaching. Members of the department participate in professional activities at both the regional and national levels.

Except for a very few courses (currently only CHEM 100) all of the department offerings are integrated lab-lecture courses with students earning both laboratory and lecture credit in the same course.

Essential functions include teaching a 6-credit combined lecture/lab class or a 5 credit Lecture class, teaching chemistry courses spanning the chemistry department offerings as assigned, preparing course materials, designing and facilitating learning experiences centered around student needs and interests by using varied instruction methods and resources, holding weekly office hours, using data, self-reflection, and student/colleague feedback to revise your instruction, improving student success and better serving historically underserved, underrepresented, or marginalized student populations, grading and/or providing useful feedback to students in a way that promotes student understanding and improvement, and demonstrating a strong commitment to student success through fostering a positive and caring learning environment where diversity is valued.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in chemistry or in a closely related field or a Baccalaureate degree in chemistry, ability to communicate effectively (to students and colleagues), demonstrated ability to relate to students and staff of varied ethnicity, age, background and ability, and a commitment to achieving educational success in a culturally diverse environment, and experience with and dedication to incorporating educational equity into teaching practices to address the needs of students of varied ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.

Applications received by 06/30/2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.)

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Required application materials include a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.), a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following:
Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College, a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment), and Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable.

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