Instructor - Chemistry

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Bloomington, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The members of the Chemistry Department at Normandale Community College are committed to providing a solid foundation in chemistry to students of all backgrounds. They believe in supporting a quality education experience that provides learning opportunities for a diverse student body. The curriculum offers courses that prepare students for completion of the Chemistry Transfer Pathway degree, other degree programs, and for transfer. The department values a diversity of approaches and backgrounds in its faculty members, encouraging a participatory and democratic faculty culture and affirming the engaged role faculty have played in service to the college. Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers.

Requirements

Master's degree with a major in chemistry OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in chemistry.
Address experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. degree in Chemistry
Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
Experience teaching in a community college setting
Experience as primary instructor teaching college Chemistry, including laboratory
Experience teaching non-majors Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Biochemistry courses
Experience in online learning and in course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
Experience in innovative teaching and learning approaches
Experience teaching the science laboratory, using scientific instrumentation and data acquisition software
Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom
Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated commitment to participating in campus activities and professional development

Responsibilities

Teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
Teach a broad spectrum of Chemistry courses, including laboratory, in day, evening, and alternate schedule formats utilizing online, face to face, and hybrid delivery formats.
Work as a team member in maintaining a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body.
Contribute to department, division, and college goals, which provide the basis for program planning, implementation, evaluation and support.
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college’s goals.
Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students.
Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses.
Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Generous vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Employer-paid life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tax-deferred compensation
Tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Professional development