Adjunct Instructor

Wesleyan College • Macon, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wesleyan College, a four-year national liberal arts college for women located in Macon, Georgia, is seeking an experienced instructor to teach introductory Chemistry courses. Wesleyan College was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare students to live purposeful and connected lives. Strengths of this small liberal arts college are our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts throughout our curriculum.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience
• Experience designing and maintaining an LMS course site
• Required to submit copies of official transcripts (all degree levels) upon hire
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Teach course(s) conforming to departmental and institutional standards and expectations
• Communicate and uphold clear, consistent student learning outcomes, grading policies, and e-mail/message response practices throughout the term
• Maintain a student-friendly, ADA accessible, and up-to-date Canvas LMS course site
• Evaluate student achievement of specified learning outcomes and assign grades
• Post four-week, midterm, and final student grades according to College-specified deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a respectful, compassionate, and timely manner
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Complete required administrative tasks according to College-specified deadlines, including: completing all hiring paperwork; signing instructor contract; submitting updated syllabus; posting attendance, grade, and student concern reports; and reporting institutional learning outcome data
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level