Instructor - Chemistry; Fall

Instructor - Chemistry (Fall 2026)

Southeastern Community College - Iowa

Position starting August 12, 2026. Salary commensurate with experience, minimum base $55,000 for 170‑day contract.

The Chemistry Faculty at SCC provides educational services in accordance with college guidelines. The instructor will teach courses in the Chemistry discipline, primarily General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. The role may include travel to off‑campus sites and participation in college activities such as recruiting and advising.

• Motivate, interact, and communicate with students, faculty, administration, industry, and the public in a civil and respectful manner.
• Annually review and revise course goals, grading policies, and assessment of success; develop, implement, and disseminate course policies.
• Support college retention goals by encouraging students toward academic and occupational success.
• Design, develop, and/or revise new and existing courses and programs of study, including curriculum, syllabi, course outlines, and assessment tools.
• Maintain regular office hours, attendance records, and responsive student communication.
• Work collaboratively as a team member.
• Participate in college activities beyond the classroom, including recruiting, advising, and standing committee membership.
• Supervise students in work‑study, internships, clinical, and other work‑based experiences, when appropriate.
• Implement varied supplemental learning activities to accommodate student needs.
• Teach remotely via synchronous, online, and/or hybrid formats when required.
• Accept teaching assignments at all SCC locations, including off‑campus sites.
• Participate in the budget process, including requests for instructional materials.
• Report unsafe practices in accordance with college policies.
• Support the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and SCC’s affirmative action plan.
• Develop and maintain a professional development plan per the Quality Faculty Plan.
• Model professional behavior, values, and attitudes for students, colleagues, and the community.
• Acquire and maintain necessary materials and supplies for chemistry labs on West Burlington and Keokuk campuses.

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry.
• Minimum of three years of college teaching experience.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.

SCC’s Division of Arts and Sciences is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes diversity and cultural competence. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

It is the policy of Southwestern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The college complies with Iowa Code 216.6 and 216.9 Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 2000d and 2000e, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX, Section 504, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Individuals with questions or complaints about compliance should contact the Director of Human Resources, address as listed.

• Posting number: F071P
• Open date: 11/21/2025
• Close date:
  Open until filled (ongoing)
• Special instructions:
  Submit resume, cover letter, vita, transcripts, and answer screening questions.

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Do you have a Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry?
• How many years of college teaching experience do you have?
• In no more than two paragraphs, please describe your teaching philosophy.
• Explain how the mission of the comprehensive community college aligns with your values and experiences.
• What experiences in your background have prepared you to meet the needs of students from very diverse backgrounds?
• What is the best method you’ve found for adapting a traditional face‑to‑face class for delivery via technology? Describe any specific technology, LMS used, and support received.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (primary)

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• Additional Transcripts (up to
  4)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Higher Education