Adjunct, Chemistry

EICC; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges in Davenport, IA seeks a dedicated faculty member to teach chemistry and other physical science courses. The role involves evening courses and teaching at multiple sites, with a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.

The candidate will hold a Master’s in chemistry or related field with required graduate hours, and community college teaching experience is preferred. Emphasis on curriculum currency and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in chemistry or Master’s Degree in related field with 12 graduate semester hours in specified chemistry.
• Community College teaching or training experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches chemistry and physical science courses across multiple sites.
• Designs courses and maintains currency of curriculum.
• Communicates course objectives and assessment policies to students.
• Evaluates and records student performance and provides feedback.
• Maintains attendance and submits progress grades.
• Participates in outcomes assessment and college initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Student feedback

Education

Master’s Degree in Chemistry

Master’s Degree in related field with 12 graduate hours in chemistry

Job description

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Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in assigned chemistry and other physical science classes as negotiated between faculty and dean. Assignments may include alternative delivery methods, evening courses, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in chemistry or a Master’s Degree in related field with 12 graduate semester hours in specified chemistry. Community College teaching or training experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Salary $700.00 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

• Teaches courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery methods.
• Participates in the design of appropriate courses and programs of instruction. Utilizes appropriate process to maintain currency of curriculum and collaborates in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Demonstrates satisfactory preparation and meets with classes as scheduled.
• Solicits and uses student feedback in all classes to improve teaching and learning practices.
• Establishes a clear and accurate syllabus for each class. Posts syllabus in CANVAS . Communicates course objectives, instructional processes, evaluation policies and methods, and attendance policies to students.
• Evaluates and records student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provides feedback to students.
• Collaborates with support services to assist student success in the classroom and meets recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Monitors and communicates with students about academic progress. Collaborates with advising by monitoring student progress and referring at-risk students using early alert tools and/or other mechanisms. Maintains accurate attendance reports and delivers timely 4-week progress grades, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Participates in outcomes assessment measurements adopted by EICC . Plans and implements learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes. Analyzes results of planning and teaching and makes appropriate revisions.

Involvement with the College and EICC District

• Attends and participates in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times.
• Supports the EICC mission, values and belief in high expectations and high aspirations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Professional Development

• Retains professional qualifications (including academic degrees and specialized certifications and licensures) that meet or exceed those required for the position.
• Actively maintains professional development activity and records in accordance with the guidelines of the Quality Faculty Plan.
• Remains active and current in one’s professional field/discipline.
• Remains current in pedagogical best practices.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, [e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX : [phone]; TDD : 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR [e-mail]