Assistant Professor – Chemistry
About The Position
Ten-month faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties of 30 Teacher Load Hours (TLH) during an academic year (approximately 30 credits) teaching Introduction to Chemistry and General Chemistry courses. The work expectation for faculty is 37.5 hours per week for professional duties; however, actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, meeting schedules, professional development activities, and office hours. Ten-month faculty responsibilities are primarily to teach students and assess learning and secondarily to engage in professional development and to provide service to the college community. Faculty report to the Division Chairperson.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Chemistry or closely related field and 18 graduate hours in the field in which they teach.
- Prior experience teaching General Chemistry lectures and/or labs.
- Ability to use technology in teaching.
- Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.
Nice To Haves
- Prior community college teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach the equivalent of 30-teaching load hours during an academic year
- Hold classes as scheduled
- Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
- Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
- Check and respond to all emails within two business days
- Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System
- Hold required office hours
- Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
- Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
- Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
- Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
- Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
- Engage in professional development
- Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
- Serve on committees to support the college mission
- Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
- Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- excellent fringe benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
