Adjunct Assistant Professor, Chemistry (Natural Sciences)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Santa Fe College’s Natural Sciences Department, within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences, provides pre-professional instruction for aspiring engineers, physicians, and scientists, as well as general education science courses for non-science majors. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches a variety of chemistry coursework. The role requires flexibility to teach during the day, in the evening, online, or through other distance-learning formats. The position supports student learning through instruction, curriculum development, assessment, timely feedback, and accurate academic recordkeeping. The professor collaborates with the department chair, faculty, and peers; participates in department and college activities as needed; maintains office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment; and follows college policies and applicable laws, including requirements for student-record privacy and confidentiality. The role also provides courteous, professional service and performs other duties as assigned. Applications are accepted continuously for multiple positions and reviewed as needed. Applicants must submit a completed online SF application, letter of intent, current resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable. Official transcripts are required before an offer of employment. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Requirements

Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemistry; or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of qualifying fields.
Qualifying fields include recognized academic majors in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, such as medical, dental, pharmacology/pharmaceutical, veterinary, physiology, and pathology sciences.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Flexibility and ability to adapt positively and proactively to change in a rapid-growth environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving ability, including collecting and interpreting data, identifying issues, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations, and evaluating outcomes.
Professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication skills.
Critical-thinking and judgment skills to make timely, well-reasoned decisions.
Ability to respond promptly and courteously to students’ and faculty members’ questions and to assist students with limited or no computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in job-related actions.
Organization and time-management skills to plan and complete tasks within or ahead of established time frames.
Ability to identify problems, determine causes, develop solutions, and follow through on implementing resolutions.
Relationship-management skills and ability to provide interactive service and address others’ needs.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching experience in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates mastery of course content.
Demonstrate technological literacy and innovation in instructional delivery.
Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college’s philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develop methods to assess fairly and accurately students’ progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Protect the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Comply with published college rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws and regulations governing public employees, including those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.