Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor based at the Savannah Campus. The instructor may be required to travel to and teach at any Savannah Technical College campus. The role reports to the Natural Sciences Department Head in the General Studies Division and includes a flexible schedule of teaching, student advisement, and registration. The successful candidate must be willing to work split teaching shifts, which may involve split teaching days and/or multiple campuses. The instructor may also manage and recruit adjunct instructors and is responsible for helping maintain an acceptable number of students in related programs. The position involves teaching chemistry and natural sciences courses, preparing instructional materials, assessing student learning and progress, supporting student success, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and carrying out administrative and advising responsibilities. Work is typically performed in an office or classroom/laboratory environment. The position is contingent upon funding and allocation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field, including at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry, from a regionally accredited college or university.
At least 12 months of documented experience teaching Chemistry courses at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
Excellent human-relations and interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Willingness to work split teaching shifts, potentially including split teaching days and/or multiple campuses.
Ability to meet the credentialing requirements of appropriate accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling; frequent lifting of lightweight objects up to 25 pounds; and working around possible laboratory exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, fumes, and hazardous materials.
Ability to distinguish colors and use finger dexterity; ability to speak clearly, hear, and understand normal conversation.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Three years of full-time, paid postsecondary teaching experience.
Proficiency with Banner and Blackboard.
Experience teaching Chemistry online.
Ability to manage and operate a Chemistry Laboratory with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction.
Develop programs, syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Assess Chemistry students’ learning objectives.
Develop and implement plans to improve student success rates on end-of-course exit examinations.
Request and maintain supplies and equipment.
Prepare and dispose of laboratory chemicals and maintain laboratory equipment.
Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
Keep current with trends and developments in the field through staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Ensure classroom safety and security requirements are met.
Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and issues affecting student progress.
Provide academic advisement to students.
Participate in academic term registrations.
Teach at Savannah Technical College campuses as required.
Manage and recruit adjunct instructors, as required.
Help maintain an acceptable number of students within related programs.