Instructor, Chemistry

Instructor, Chemistry

Overview:
The Humanities and Sciences Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track teaching position in Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach college-level Chemistry courses to students in our applied, technical, and transfer degree programs. Review of applications will begin on 3/2/2026.

As part of our faculty team, Chemistry Instructors are expected to provide high-quality instruction, work with our colleagues, laboratory staff, and administrators to improve the student-learning experience, be involved in curriculum development and implementation, and be committed to the mission and values of the College.

General Responsibilities:

* Teach lecture and laboratory components of a range of Chemistry courses, including General Chemistry (one-year sequence), Everyday Chemistry;
Basic Chemistry;
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (both one- and two-semester courses), and Organic Chemistry (one-year sequence).

* Develop curriculum, review, and maintain Chemistry Department course materials.

* Support collaboration with other College Departments and Programs.

* Support the mission of the College, Division, and Department.

* Develop and update laboratory procedures and classroom demonstrations to be used by full- and part-time faculty in Chemistry.

* Provide input in acquisitions of equipment and instrumentation for the Department.

* Assist in ensuring a safe laboratory environment.

* Engage in committee work and College-wide service.

* Engage in professional development to stay current with effective teaching practices and procedures.

* Teach day and/or evening classes at any Cincinnati State campus.

* Fulfill other responsibilities of tenure-track faculty members.

* Support College initiatives as a representative of the Chemistry Department.

* Other duties as assigned.

Specific Duties :

* Deliver effective instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning, student involvement, and student success.

* Provide timely feedback to students.

* Provide students with syllabi that outline student-learning outcomes, course expectations, assessments, and schedules.

* Prepare course materials and lessons.

* Develop practical learning activities that align with the learning outcomes defined in the Chemistry Department's General Syllabi.

* Use varied methods of instruction, including but not limited to lecture, group work, and demonstrations.

* Serve as course-keeper for Chemistry courses and maintain and provide master syllabi to all instructors of those courses.

* Submit student grades, administrative reports, and conduct other required record-keeping in a thorough and timely manner.

* Maintain current knowledge and best practices within chemistry and chemical education.

* Maintain office hours in accordance with the College policy.

* Attend College, Departmental, and Divisional meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Chemistry or a Master's degree in a related field, including a cohesive set of at least 18 semester hours of graduate course work in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.

* One year of experience as the primary instructor of college-level courses at a regionally accredited institution.

* Experience with or ability to learn and use the College's Learning Management System (Brightspace).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Three years' experience as primary instructor of college-level Chemistry courses at a regionally accredited institution.

* Experience teaching in a two-year technical or community college.

* Experience in submitting Chemistry courses for statewide transfer approval, such as The Ohio Department of Higher Education's Transfer Assurance Guarantee or Ohio Transfer 36.

* Two years of teaching experience in Organic Chemistry I and II, lectures and labs.

Desired

Competencies:

* Proven success in addressing the needs of students from diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

* Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, both in-person and on-line, and to distribute relevant course material in a timely manner.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage in a diverse professional community.

* Commitment to student academic success and the continued improvement of instruction.

* Strong organizational skills.

* Ability to develop, maintain, and coordinate multiple courses and to manage other faculty priorities.

* Ability to use a computer and relevant academic software.

All candidates are asked to upload the following documents to the candidate profile:

* Cover Letter (required).

* Statement of teaching philosophy (required) describing pedagogical approach, strategies for student engagement, and use of technology or active learning - Upload to Other category.

* Resume/CV (required).

* Unofficial copies of transcripts (required) uploaded as a single, PDF.

* At least three original teaching documents (required) (syllabi,…