Chemistry, Adjunct

Salary

$700.00 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

Job Type: (Part-Time) Adjunct Faculty

Dean of STEM

Other, See Job Description

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in assigned chemistry and other physical science classes as negotiated between faculty and dean. Assignments may include alternative delivery methods, evening courses, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Master's Degree in chemistry or a Master’s Degree in related field with 12 graduate semester hours in specified chemistry. Community College teaching or training experience is preferred.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Teaches courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery methods.
• Participates in the design of appropriate courses and programs of instruction. Utilizes appropriate process to maintain currency of curriculum and collaborates in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Demonstrates satisfactory preparation and meets with classes as scheduled.
• Solicits and uses student feedback in all classes to improve teaching and learning practices.
• Establishes a clear and accurate syllabus for each class. Posts syllabus in CANVAS. Communicates course objectives, instructional processes, evaluation policies and methods, and attendance policies to students.
• Evaluates and records student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provides feedback to students.
• Collaborates with support services to assist student success in the classroom and meets recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Monitors and communicates with students about academic progress. Collaborates with advising by monitoring student progress and referring at-risk students using early alert tools and/or other mechanisms. Maintains accurate attendance reports and delivers timely 4-week progress grades, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Participates in outcomes assessment measurements adopted by EICC. Plans and implements learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes. Analyzes results of planning and teaching and makes appropriate revisions.

• Attends and participates in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times.
• Supports the EICC mission, values and belief in high expectations and high aspirations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Retains professional qualifications (including academic degrees and specialized certifications and licensures) that meet or exceed those required for the position.
• Actively maintains professional development activity and records in accordance with the guidelines of the Quality Faculty Plan.
• Remains active and current in one's professional field/discipline.
• Remains current in pedagogical best practices.

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 206, et seq.),

Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. ), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, , equity or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar

E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO , Telephone: . FAX: ; TDD:  or Email: OCR.Denver