Natural Sciences​/Chemistry Instructor

Job Title

Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor

Agency

Savannah Technical College

Job

Requisition

JR

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Position Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor - Full-time

Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor. The successful candidate will be based at the Savannah Campus but may be required to travel to and teach classes at any Savannah Technical College campus locations. This individual will report to the Natural Sciences Department Head in the General Studies Division and will be responsible for the following duties (the list is not intended to be exhaustive):

• Preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction
• Developing program and syllabi, goals and objectives
• Evaluating students' progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Assessing Chemistry students' learning objectives
• Developing and implementing plans to improve student success rate of end
  -of-course exit examinations
• Requesting and maintaining supplies and equipment
• Preparation and disposal of lab chemicals and maintenance of lab equipment
• Maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate
• Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom area
• Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students
• Providing academic advisement to students
• Participating in academic term registrations

Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration. Successful candidate must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days, and/or multiple campuses. May be required to manage and recruit adjunct instructors. Must fully embrace the responsibility for maintaining an acceptable number of students within related programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry from a regionally accredited college or university
• A minimum of 12 months documented experience in teaching Chemistry courses at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution
• Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer three years of full-time, paid postsecondary teaching experience
• Proficient in the use of Banner and Blackboard
• Experience teaching Chemistry in an online format
• Able to manage and operate a Chemistry Laboratory with minimal supervision

Physical Demands

Responsibilities are typically performed in an office or classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for up to three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 25

LBS. The exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, fumes, and hazardous materials is possible in the laboratory environment. The ability to distinguish colors and finger dexterity is required. The ability to speak clearly, to hear, and understand at a normal conversational level is required.

Salary/ Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and work experience.

• Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Positions are contingent upon funding.

Final date to receive applications

Position considered open…