Instructor, Chemistry

Central Piedmont Community College•Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence throughout their employment in subject-matter mastery, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, support of college policies and procedures, participation in college, division, and program activities, and contribution to the growth and enhancement of the college’s mission and programs. The instructor teaches assigned credit or non-credit courses and supports student learning and college activities in a typical classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of chemistry or the relevant discipline, interpret and evaluate its theories, connect it to related fields, and remain current through professional development and professional activities.
Use technology when appropriate to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
Teach an appropriate course load; plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning; and use suitable teaching strategies for communicating subject matter.
Adapt instructional methods and strategies where appropriate to meet diverse student needs, and use available instructional technology when appropriate.
Encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through assignments; contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials; incorporate core competencies into the curriculum; and develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and develop and explain fair methods for measuring student progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate records of progress, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the field or discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours for student and colleague access, and serve as a faculty advisor within the college’s advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines according to program and divisional policies; maintain confidentiality of student information; and provide attendance data in accordance with college policies and procedures.
Substitute for other instructors in the field or discipline when needed, and exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to information requests from administrators.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues, contribute to program and division curriculum development, participate in graduation ceremonies, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Remain familiar with college goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development processes; and participate in professional activities that advance the educational goals of the college and its constituents.
Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with the goals, mission, and plans of the college, division, and programs, and participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.