Faculty, Chemistry

Location: Largo

Position Title Faculty, Chemistry Position Type Faculty Department Chemistry FLSA Exempt Union/Non Union Union Full Time or Part Time Full Time Grade ... Salary Range Hiring Salary Range The salary range is $53,850 - $75,850, depending on education and experience. Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only) Tenure Track Regular or Temporary Regular

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design, and other activities that contribute to the department, division, and College.

The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, or the President or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Master's degree in chemistry or a master's degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in chemistry.

* At least 1 year of teaching experience in chemistry lecture and lab at the college level, or pertinent professional experience relevant to teaching area.

* Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred

AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

* Maintain the chemistry e-Organization.

* Work closely with the Department Chair to develop annual instrument upkeep and maintenance budgets and submit these annual budgets to the Dean.

* Reestablish and maintain vendor relationships for chemistry instrumentation.

* Ensure viability of instrument output devices.

* Stock instrument consumables.

* Ensure SOPs and login records are available for each instrument.

* Test fume hoods, chart and report fume hood performance.

* Update and upgrade labs.

Criteria

CRITERIA:
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.

Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.

* Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).

* Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.

* Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.

* Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.

* Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.

* Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.

* Provide an orientation at the first- class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.

* Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.

* Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book and entering final grades by the established due date).

* Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.

* Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.

* Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.

* Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours except for weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.

* Attend all required meetings.

* Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Mastery of course content.

* Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

* Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.

* Ability to teach face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.

* Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).

* Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.

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