Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College in Cicero, IL invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach CHM-100, CHM-101 or CHM206 courses to a diverse student population. Courses are offered during the day and evening and instructors may teach multiple chemistry sections as needs arise.

The successful candidate will use the department syllabus template, select approved textbooks, and prepare a personalized syllabus and course materials ahead of the start date, while maintaining accurate records and timely

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in chemistry or a related discipline.
• Ability to demonstrate Morton College core values: Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office one week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Education

Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field

Master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Job description

The adjunct instructor will teach either a CHM– 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry, CHM– 101 General Chemistry, or CHM206 Organic Chemistry Class to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College Core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence

Preferred Qualifications

3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.