Chemistry Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

12h • $42 - $89 • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities. SCC’s mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching 100-level chemistry courses, including lecture and laboratory instruction. Typical courses may include Introduction to Chemistry for Health Science Majors or Introduction to Chemistry for non-science majors. Format is typically in-person or partially online. This is not a fully online position. Communicates expectations and establishes clear criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and material supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback. Supports students with availability and accessibility beyond scheduled meeting times. This may include office hours, e-mail, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication. Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative process. Contributes to the department's efforts to improve student success/retention in chemistry. Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An earned Master’s degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution OR a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution and a Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated use of effective oral, written, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching college chemistry courses.
• Interest or experience in the use of technology for the learning environment, including various teaching modalities (hybrid, online, etc.) and learning management systems.
• Interest in, and knowledge of, chemistry curriculum specific to allied health fields, such as nursing.
• Work or life experience in a career field involving the practical application of chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 100-level chemistry courses, including lecture and laboratory instruction.
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and material supporting the instructional process
• Evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
• Supports students with availability and accessibility beyond scheduled meeting times. This may include office hours, e-mail, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities
• Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative process.
• Contributes to the department's efforts to improve student success/retention in chemistry.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).
• Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter.
• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan
• leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
• Public Employees Benefits Board Additional benefits information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time