Part-Time Chemistry Instructor; Pool

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach all courses offered in the chemistry curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours.
• Maintain expertise in current technologies.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:
Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year:
Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter:
Yes

Campus Security Authority:
No

• Chemistry, organic chemistry, and academic preparation for, or successful experience teaching the discipline at the college level.
• Spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
• Successful teaching techniques that engage students in their learning, motivate students to develop higher‑order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.
• Related technology appropriate to instruction and currency in the discipline.

• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• The capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically.
• Skill and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken language.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals, and ideals.

• Master's or higher in chemistry OR Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's or higher in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalent (see below).
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note:

If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type:

• Degree Equivalence:
  The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence
• Professional Achievement Equivalence:
  The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

• Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.
• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

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