Adjunct Faculty – Chemistry

Roanoke-Chowan Community College; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Roanoke-Chowan Community College in North Carolina seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach CHM courses on campus. You will deliver engaging instruction, assess student work, and maintain accurate records in alignment with college policies.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in discipline (or equivalent) and have experience with Moodle/Canvas, along with a commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Discipline OR Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Discipline.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Field and relevant industry certifications/licenses.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Field.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle, Canvas, or other LMS.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach CHM courses in alignment with department outcomes and policies.
• Develop and deliver instruction using current teaching methodologies and learning technologies.
• Provide students with clear instructions and timely feedback on graded work.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and certify attendance by deadlines.
• Maintain grade records in Moodle throughout the semester.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Report student conduct issues per institutional protocol.
• Post syllabi in Moodle and provide printed copies for in-person students.
• Use college email for all communications and respond within 24–48 hours.
• Submit final grades and required documentation by deadlines.
• Remain on site for the full duration of each in-person class.
• Attend all scheduled class sessions and arrange coverage as needed.
• Participate in orientation, training, and professional development.
• Uphold FERPA confidentiality.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Discipline

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Job description

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) invites applications for qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses in the CHM program, in-person. Adjunct faculty support student learning by delivering high-quality instruction, maintaining accurate academic records, and fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, hybrid, or online courses depending on departmental needs.

• Teach assigned courses in CHM in alignment with departmental outcomes, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using current teaching methodologies and appropriate learning technologies.
• Provide students with clear instructions for all assignments and return graded work with meaningful feedback within one week of the due date.
• Maintain accurate attendance records in Self-Service and certify attendance by required institutional deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date grade records in Moodle throughout the semester.
• Promote a learning environment that respects diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and educational goals.
• Report student conduct issues that impede instruction following proper institutional protocol.
• Drop students in accordance with the College’s attendance policy, including online-specific expectations for activity and participation.
• Post the course syllabus in Moodle and provide printed copies for in-person students.
• Use only the college-issued email account for all communication with students and employees, responding within 24–48 hours.
• Submit final grades and required documentation by institutional deadlines; incomplete grades require prior approval from the Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Remain on site for the full duration of each scheduled class meeting [for in-person classes].
• Attend all scheduled class sessions and notify the supervisor of any absence; arrange appropriate instructional coverage and submit required Class-Makeup documentation when applicable.
• Contact the Director of Distance Learning for Moodle-related technical support.
• Participate in required orientation, training, and professional development activities.
• Uphold confidentiality of all student information in compliance with FERPA.

Transfer-Level Academic Disciplines: Transfer Courses

• Master’s degree in Discipline, OR
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Discipline.

Applied/Technical Programs: CTE Programs

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Field
• Relevant industry certifications and licenses
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Field

• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle, Canvas, or other learning management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still highly encouraged to apply, as the college provides instructional support and LMS training for new faculty.