Chemistry Adjunct Faculty

Job Description:

The Mathematics & 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-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).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/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.

• Please submit resume and cover letter that includes your availability for day, evening, and weekend courses at time of application.
• Attach unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned in Chemistry on application.
• Thethree (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. 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.

Please note:
If hired, official transcripts will be required.

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