PT Faculty- Chemistry

Position Title:

Chemistry Instructor Department/Unit:
Academic Affairs Classification: PT Faculty Status (exempt/non-exempt):
Exempt

Reports to:

Dean of Academic Pathways & CTE Percentage:
Part time Annual/Academic year: term to term Compensation

Pay is dependent upon individual credentials and experience.

Courses will be offered Face to Face/Live streamed for the 2026-27 Academic Year.

Fall term begins September 21, 2026.

This position will remain open until filled, first review will occur on 07/14/2026.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Copies of unofficial transcripts

• Creating an inclusive classroom environment that is sensitive to and respectful of student diversity.
• Having an interest in teaching across the curriculum and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Giving students access to learning where and when it supports their success (days, evenings, weekends; all locations; online).
• Having a passion for pedagogy and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excitement about technology; already savvy or eager to learn.
• Collaborative engagement outside of the classroom to improve institutional outcomes for students and staff.
• Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset and propensity to see what is possible.
• Faculty ownership and leadership in the classroom, discipline, and College.
• Collegiality and respect for everyone.
• Excited about and committed to advancing the college’s future: student success, ongoing accreditation, growth in access and programs, and a great place to work.

Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry. Emphasis on measurement, components of matter, atomic and molecular structure, quantitative relationships including foundational stoichiometry, and major classes of chemical reactions. CH/CHE/CHEM 221Z is a lecture course; CH/CHE/CHEM 227Z is the laboratory component.

• Depending upon qualifications, other courses may include:

This course covers water chemistry dynamics in aquatic systems and topics including lab safety, occupational safety, the nitrogen cycle, salinity, dissolved oxygen, acid/base chemistry, pH and buffering, ozone chemistry, coliform bacteria testing, spectrophotometer use, handling and disposal of water quality reagents, management of conservative and nonconservative salts, dilutions, molarity, stoichiometry, and basic calcifying invertebrate chemistry and husbandry. The class will focus on the chemistry of human‑managed aquatic systems like aquarium and aquaculture facilities but will relate the issues to the ecosystems that aquatic animals inhabit.

The AALSO Water Quality Technician Level 1 test will be incorporated into the final exam for this course.

Introductory physics (algebra‑based) for science majors, pre‑medical, pre‑dental, pre‑chiropractic, and pre‑physical therapy students. Topics include mechanics (including statics), forces and motion, energy, collisions, circular motion, and rotational dynamics.

• Instruct students using approved course outcome guides and accurate syllabi.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Meet all assigned classes.
• Apply the college’s values for teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning that applies to students’ academic and career goals.
• Meet the curricular needs of students at various learning levels.
• Encourage mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment.
• Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourages student and instructor interaction.
• Actively engage students in the learning process.
• Encourage creative and critical thinking.
• Evaluate and grade student progress and systematically assess the program using meaningful indicators to assure currency, improve teaching and learning strategies, and achieve stated student learning outcomes for all students, including underrepresented students and first‑generation college students.
• Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.
• Assess the achievement of student learning…