Adjunct Assistant Professor, Chemistry (Natural Sciences)

LM Wind Power / GE; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 934,219 - 1,330,554; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe College is inviting applications for the Adjunct Assistant Professor position in Chemistry. The role involves developing and teaching a range of Chemistry coursework to enhance student success in a community college environment.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and be adaptable to teaching in person or online. This part-time position offers competitive pay and demands a commitment to student engagement and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent education with 18 graduate hours in relevant fields.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain records on student progress.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Communication

Critical thinking

Customer service

Organization

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Santa Fe College's Department of Natural Sciences faculty provide pre‑professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of scientists, engineers, environmentalists, and health providers. We also serve non‑science major students with general education science courses to enhance their understanding and appreciation of science in their own lives, their community, and the world.

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of Chemistry coursework. The Adjunct Assistant Professor must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats. Part‑time instructional service will be paid at a rate of $822 per semester credit hour and $32.88 per clock/contact hour.

Application Deadline: This advertisement is open continuously and for multiple positions. Applications are reviewed on a need‑by basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Director, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A master's degree or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry.
• Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Preferred: Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Adaptability to change — able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical aptitude & problem solving — able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication — able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical thinking & judgment — able to make well‑reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer service — ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics — able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job‑related actions.
• Organization & time management — able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem solving — proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship management — able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results orientation — proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & software — proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail oriented — proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi‑task — ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.