Chemistry Adjunct

Position Information

Chemistry Adjunct Faculty – Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake. Pay range: $793–$1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work schedule varies; telework options subject to change. Classified as part‑time. The position is subject to emergency/essential personnel policies.

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads for 50 years, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024‑25. It offers a variety of programs and is accredited through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating courses in Chemistry using various instructional strategies and technology to meet learning outcomes. Instruction may be delivered in‑classroom, remotely via Zoom, or online. The instructor must hold office hours, provide timely feedback, and engage students of diverse academic backgrounds.

• Create a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in Chemistry.
• Align course activities with student learning outcomes; employ active learning strategies, appropriate technology and materials; provide prompt and meaningful feedback; communicate with students respectfully.
• Deliver instruction supporting stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies for student surveys; conduct meaningful assessments, including at least one early assessment; analyze previous semester evaluations and implement action plans as needed.
• Work during the day, evening, or weekend as determined by assigned courses.
• Hold at least one office hour per week for each course assigned.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned and to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a graduate degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in electronic formats.

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Experience with proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Proficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, agency checks, verification of employment, education, and credit checks as applicable.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

Contact:
Kathleen (Kat) Geurts
Email: kgeurts
Phone: [phone number]