Instructor - Chemistry

Job Summary

Full‑time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the college’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, President’s & Board of Trustees’ charges and educational philosophy, and the primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college. Faculty members are classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.

Faculty members are subject to board policies, including academic freedom, and are also bound by its accompanying responsibilities. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser, mentor, and facilitator of learning. This position is intended to be in introductory, general, and advanced chemistry instruction at the Delaware campus.

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the department’s policies, ensuring both rigor of programs and quality of instruction.
• Designs curriculum with consideration of individual differences of students to support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning its use.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with the faculty handbook and departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades promptly, and communicates progress feedback and other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Creates and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements.
• Participates in the selection of appropriate materials to support the course curriculum in accordance with the college’s guidelines.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs and assists in the design and development of appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Facilitates learning in a digital environment.
• Works closely with students in the laboratory to maximize instructional value.
• Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities.

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student–faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with department and college policies.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students and encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the college or in the community.

• Promotes continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning by assisting with maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities, contributing to development and improvement of instructional materials, laboratories, and other facilities, providing guidance in course description and syllabus design, recommending curriculum modifications, and participating in design of new curricula.
• Completes all mandatory performance evaluation measures within specified time limits and participates in all required training by the college.
• Shares best practices with colleagues in formal or informal settings.
• Participates in instructional, departmental, or institutional research to improve educational effectiveness.
• Evaluates teaching and assessment practices to continue improving them, providing feedback regarding the general operation of the department, division, and the…