Adjunct - Chemistry​/Physical Science Instructor

The Chemistry/Physical Science Instructor (Adjunct) shall provide instructional services to students in accordance with the approved curriculum, and shall fulfill all duties applicable to adjunct instructors, including those teaching special industry courses.

Salary is based on education level and number of credit/contact hours taught, per the Reid State Local Salary Schedule L.

• Plan, organize, and instruct assigned courses on campus.
• Maintain supervisory responsibility for students during assigned hours.
• Maintain professional conduct with students, staff, administration, faculty, and the college community.
• Submit a course syllabus for each course taught each semester.
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction according to approved course outlines.
• Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.
• Evaluate and assess student learning.
• Maintain attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them by deadlines.
• Evaluate and record student performance in a timely manner, providing prompt feedback to ensure learning.
• Participate in planning of long-range and short-term goals for the department and college.
• Post and maintain office hours in accordance with policy.
• Maintain updated course notebooks and syllabi.
• Maintain accurate class attendance and grade records.
• Assist with recruitment and placement of students, including visits to high schools, community activities, college fairs, and job fairs, and distribution of recruitment materials.
• Prepare paperwork necessary for compliance with regulations and directives.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and oral skills and work ethic.
• Develop, evaluate, and review curriculum with department and faculty to ensure student competency.
• Assist in evaluation, development, and improvement of curriculum and departmental goals.
• Recommend textbooks and instructional materials to the division chair and Dean of Instruction.
• Assist the division chair in developing and managing a departmental budget in support of the annual budget.
• Submit a Professional Growth Plan for approval by the President.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
• Recommend media resources for purchase to the department chair.
• Attend workshops and meetings that contribute to professional development.
• Ensure a safe environment for student learning.
• Assist the division chair in identifying qualified adjunct faculty.
• Attend faculty meetings as required.
• Participate in division/college committees and campus activities.
• Adhere to and assist in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry/Physical Science or Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry/Physical Science from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience and/or work experience in Chemistry/Physical Science.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively deal with students, employees, and the public.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the selected candidate must sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the background check.

Reid State Technical College participates in E-Verify to electronically confirm eligibility to work in the United States.