Adjunct Chemistry

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

115d

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree within the discipline or bachelor's and 30 graduate credits within the discipline are required.
• Professional experience teaching Chemistry can be considered in place of all or some of the 30 credits in Chemistry.
• Strong communication skills.
• Post-secondary teaching experiences.
• Work experiences in the discipline to be taught.
• Knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus.
• Develop and measure learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
• Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree