Adjunct, Chemistry

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking an adjunct chemistry instructor to teach assigned courses, develop and present materials, and assess student progress in line with core learning outcomes. This role requires engagement with a diverse student body and adherence to college expectations.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in chemistry or related field with relevant graduate coursework, possess strong public speaking and communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline with at least 15 graduate credit hours in chemistry.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.
• Doctoral degree in chemistry or a closely related discipline with 15 graduate credits preferred.
• Community College teaching experience preferred.
• Prior teaching experience at college level or related teaching activities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using relevant scholarly tools.
• Engage students in critical thinking and development of communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural perspectives into instruction and respect diversity.
• Model open-minded inquiry and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in discipline and pedagogy; submit syllabi and instructional materials timely.
• Communicate regularly with students and use campus notification processes.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry

Master’s in related discipline with 15 graduate credits in chemistry

Doctoral degree in chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Adjunct, Chemistry

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta‑cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24–36 hours.
• Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students, and share this information with their students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a master’s degree in a similar discipline with at least 15 graduate credit hours in chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (or other terminal degree) in chemistry or a closely related discipline, and at least 15 graduate credit hours in chemistry or a closely related field.
• Community College teaching experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate prior teaching experience, which may include college‑level instruction, graduate teaching assistantships, or other related teaching experience.

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.