Adjunct Faculty Pool - Science Labs

The College System of Tennessee•Cleveland, TN

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About The Position

At Cleveland State our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire faculty with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals. CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is accepting applications for the following position: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Science Labs (Astronomy, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Physics) Instructors provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, as well as online. Instructors also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are interested and available for on-ground, online, or both teaching formats. Availability/Closing Date: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year. Application packet should consist of a cover letter, a transcript, a resume/CV, and three references to be considered for an Adjunct Faculty position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related Science field required.
Ability to use personal computers for word processing/ inventories/ OCR, etc., required.
Required to meet those standards now required or which in the future may be required by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Responsibilities

Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi and departmental guidelines.
Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.
Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.
Evaluating students using a variety of methods, informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner, and proper maintenance of student records.
Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.
Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
May require the preparation of culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
May require set up of laboratories with required supplies, materials, and equipment such as media, cultures, and electronic and mechanical apparatus, as needed.
Operate laboratory equipment such as autoclave, sterilizing oven, dishwasher, balances, filtration appliances, pH meters, timers, vortex mixers, etc.
Clean, sterilize, and store laboratory equipment.
Maintain appropriate office hours, and secure approval for any commitments which might affect employment.
Comply with Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents Guidelines and Policies.
Participate in periodic evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned.