Chemistry Faculty

Chemistry Faculty

Howard Community College (HCC) is seeking a 10-month full-time chemistry faculty member to fill a position starting Fall 2025. The faculty member will primarily teach introductory and general chemistry lecture and lab classes for allied health majors, with possibilities to teach other chemistry classes as the need arises. The faculty member will be assigned course coordination duties including working with adjunct faculty, curriculum development, and student advising.

Faculty may be asked to teach day and/or evening courses and across modalities (hybrid, face to face, online, etc.). The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a commitment to teaching excellence, and an ability to incorporate innovative strategies/technology appropriately into their teaching. Interest in mentoring students in undergraduate research projects is preferred.

Essential role responsibilities include teaching a workload of average 30 units per year which is 14–16 units per semester. When administrative or other duties are assigned beyond the normal workload expectations, a class load reduction may be granted by the Dean. Opportunities may exist to teach summer session classes. The teaching load includes fundamental general chemistry lecture and lab, fundamental organic and biochemistry, and chemistry and society.

Must be able to operate chemistry laboratory equipment. Hold classes at scheduled time and maintain at least five office hours scheduled over at least four days per week. Faculty members are expected to incorporate the use of platforms such as Canvas and other relevant technologies or web-based content, including inexpensive or no-cost resources (OERs), into the development and delivery of instruction.

Effective and timely communication with students about class policy and course outcomes. Promote student learning through assignments and class activities. Faculty members may be asked to teach day and/or evening courses, across modalities (hybrid, face to face, online, etc.) and in accelerated (7 weeks); 10-week and 15-week course formats. Maintain an active program of professional development and seek ongoing professional growth.

Serve on departmental, campus, and college committees, schedule and staff courses, participate in grant activities, and in professional organizations and activities.

Minimum education required is a master's degree. Experience required includes a master's degree in chemistry or related field, two years of teaching experience in chemistry at college level, demonstrated record of teaching excellence, ability to teach using a variety of approaches, effective interpersonal skills, and experience working with diverse populations. Preferred requirements include a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field, experience teaching chemistry at a community college, experience in curriculum development, and experience in course or program learning outcomes assessment.