Chemistry Part-Time Faculty

Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part‑Time Faculty to teach courses in general chemistry with lab for the Department of Physical Sciences. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part‑Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in‑person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available.

Part‑Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part‑Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Part‑Time Faculty in the Department of Physical Sciences teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include:

• CHEM 100
• CHEM 121
• CHEM 122

At TMCC, Part‑Time Faculty are paid $1,050 per credit to teach 100‑ and 200‑level courses, and $1,150 per credit to teach 300‑ and 400‑level courses.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part‑Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees. Come help us teach and train tomorrow’s graduates!

Part‑Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant‑in‑Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service. Part‑time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

This is an on‑going pool of qualified individuals interested in part‑time, temporary non‑tenure track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. These opportunities are part‑time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Exempt:
Yes

Full‑Time Equivalent: 0.0%