Instructor, Chemistry

Overview

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is accepting applications for a one-year, temporary, full-time faculty position in Chemistry. Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a Chemistry Instructor (1 year assignment) to inspire the next generation of scientists. If you love teaching and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity!

The 1 year assignment will teach chemistry courses, including general education chemistry, prerequisites for pre-health professions, and/or chemistry and STEM majors. Courses are offered on the LLCC main campus in Springfield, IL and outreach centers in Jacksonville, IL, Litchfield, IL, and Taylorville, IL. The position includes classroom and laboratory teaching.

• Teach 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes and labs.
• Prepare lessons and course syllabi; create a learning environment that fosters student success and active learning.
• Develop, integrate, evaluate and review student learning outcomes in support of the College’s accreditation.
• Participate in departmental/institutional operations and program review; evaluate and assist students; keep accurate records of student performance and follow grading and registration procedures.
• Provide timely feedback to students; maintain office hours.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in the discipline and grow as a faculty member.
• Utilize instructional technology to support teaching and learning; contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and we are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure a diverse workforce and learning environment.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in chemistry
• Prior teaching experience at the college level
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills

• Master’s degree or higher in chemistry
• Experience teaching general education, majors, and/or pre-health chemistry courses
• Coursework or training in organic chemistry
• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience assessing learning outcomes
• Training (formal or informal) in science pedagogy for higher education
• Evidence of participation in shared governance, committee work, or college service
• Experience using a learning management system (LMS) to support teaching and learning
• Experience teaching students across a wide range of ages and diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including concurrent enrollment high school students

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $51,901 – $93,337. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.

• Masters: $51,901 – $76,788
• Masters +15 additional graduate credit hours: $54,499 – $80,627
• Masters +30 additional graduate credit hours: $57,224 – $84,660
• Masters +45 additional graduate credit hours: $60,084 – $88,893
• Doctorate: $63,085 – $93,337

LLCC provides an excellent fringe benefit package and supports faculty development. Opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching assignments. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, tuition waivers, and other voluntary benefits as described by LLCC.