Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

About The Position

Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Chemistry. The instructor designs and teaches courses in their field, plans and prepares approved courses with measurable objectives, and develops instructional materials as needed. They teach and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops using appropriate methods, evaluate learning through suitable testing, and maintain a student-oriented approach. The instructor may recommend students for advancement and graduation and maintains accurate records and reports on student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up. The role may include coordinating cooperative work experience programs and students, assisting counselors, department leadership, faculty, and staff in maintaining effective programs, and serving on committees and attending assigned meetings. The instructor maintains professional currency through publications, research, certifications or degrees as required, and professional courses, while keeping abreast of developments and adhering to the university’s academic freedom and professional responsibility policies. The instructor also maintains safe and desirable laboratory, shop, and classroom conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related area from an accredited four-year college or university.
Two years of teaching or closely related professional experience.
Knowledge of Chemistry and Biochemistry and of course content in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Knowledge of public speaking and report writing.
Knowledge of curriculum development.
Knowledge of program development and evaluation.
Knowledge of effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
Ability to work effectively with people.
Ability to apply general principles effectively to specific conditions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related area from an accredited college or university, and one year of teaching or closely related professional experience to teach a lecture course.

Responsibilities

Design and teach courses in the field of study.
Plan, prepare, and follow an approved course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught.
Prepare instructional materials, including course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets, as necessary.
Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops using appropriate teaching methods.
Evaluate instruction and learning using appropriate testing methods.
Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
Recommend students for advancement and graduation.
Maintain and submit accurate, current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
Coordinate cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
Assist counselors, department chairpersons or program coordinators, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
Serve on committees and attend faculty and other meetings as assigned.
Maintain professional currency by reading and using trade, technical, and professional publications; surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; obtaining and maintaining required certifications and degrees; attending professional and specialty courses; and keeping abreast of new developments, trends, and techniques.
Adhere to the academic freedom and professional responsibility policies.
Maintain desirable and safe laboratory, shop, and classroom conditions.