Chemistry, Adjunct Faculty

Position: Chemistry, Adjunct Faculty - Onondaga Community College
Job Description:

The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Chemistry instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach:

* CHE-121:
Intro Chemistry

* CHE-151:
Basic Chem Hlth I

* CHE-171:
General Chemistry I

Adjunct instructors at OCC may be asked to teach either the lecture or laboratory components of a course, are expected to develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of departmental faculty, and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets two or three times a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

* Master's degree in Chemistry from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalency, or Master's degree in a related discipline that includes 18 hours of graduate chemistry coursework.

* Qualifications and credentials will be assessed for each candidate according to individual course instructional needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.

* Bilingual in English & Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

* Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

* Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.

* Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.

* Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.

* Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Additional Information:

* Adjunct rate of pay for the 25/26 academic year is $1,483/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.

* Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

* Please submit resume and cover letter that includes your availability for day, evening, and weekend courses at time of application.

* Unofficial transcripts showing Chemistry studies must be attached to application.

* The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.

* Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.