Chemistry Adjunct Instructors

Chemistry Adjunct Instructors

Oregon Tech is accepting applications for Chemistry Adjunct Instructors for the Department of Natural Sciences. This pool is created for an anticipated opening in fall 2021 as well as for future part-time adjunct faculty appointments. Appointment availability will vary from quarter to quarter as a function of student enrollment. The primary purpose of this position is to teach 200-level general chemistry laboratory classes and/or 300-level organic chemistry laboratory classes.

Duties include providing quality instruction for daytime and evening classes, performing grading and relevant preparation for classes and maintaining appropriate records. The successful applicants will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to deliver an integrated learning experience in chemistry courses and will be available to teach classes on a variety of days and times.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Requirements - M.S. in Chemistry or a related discipline, plus relevant teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in chemistry or a related discipline, and 1 year or more of relevant college-level teaching experience as the instructor of record. Expertise in general chemistry as well as in bioorganic and biochemistry, and/or relevant industry experience. Experience using the Canvas learning management system. Experience using virtual meeting and collaboration tools for teaching, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.

Application Information

Recruitment Type
- External

Application Screening Begins - 06/30/2021

Job Posting Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant
- Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue based on the needs of the Department. To apply, upload the following elements to your application. 1. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 2. A resume/curriculum vitae.
3. Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education. 4. A list of professional references. For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Ryan Madden, Portland Metro General Education Coordinator, ryan.madden Oregon Tech values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the learning experiences of our students and diversity of our workforce.

Background/Pre-Employment Check
- Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement
- Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

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