Adjunct Chemistry

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pittsburgh is seeking an Adjunct Chemistry faculty member to teach and develop curriculum. Candidates must have a Master's degree or a Bachelor's with additional credits in Chemistry. This adjunct position requires strong communication skills and relevant teaching experience. Applicants should expect to create learning outcomes, assess performance, and collaborate on curriculum improvements. This is a part-time role with varied work hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor's with 30 graduate credits required.
• Professional teaching experience in Chemistry accepted.
• Degrees must be from accredited institutions.
• Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum for Chemistry courses.
• Create learning outcomes and assess student performance.
• Collaborate on program reviews and curriculum revisions.
• Collaborate on program reviews and curriculum revision with colleagues.
• Participate in department meetings and college committees.
• Support the college's goals and participate in college projects as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in discipline and pedagogy.

Skills

Communication skills

Post-secondary teaching experience

Knowledge of industry-related software

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Bachelor's degree and 30 graduate credits in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Adjunct Chemistry

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts

Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours

Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary and Category

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

Qualifications

Requirements: Master\'s degree within the discipline or bachelor\'s and 30 graduate credits within the discipline are required. Adjunct faculty must also meet these requirements, although professional experience teaching Chemistry can be considered in place of all or some of the 30 credits in Chemistry. Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college\'s goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.