Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Terra State Community College; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Ohio is seeking an instructor to teach General Chemistry. The role involves preparing course materials, utilizing effective teaching methods in both traditional and web-based formats, and actively engaging with a diverse student population. A Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field is required, along with a preference for previous college-level teaching experience. The position supports the college's educational mission and involves communication of student progress and grades.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Previous college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches courses based on curriculum goals.
• Employs assessment techniques to measure student performance.
• Communicates progress to students timely.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance toward course goals.
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determine and submit students' grades in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and College.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in word-processing software

Experience with learning management systems

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with diverse groups of students

Education

Master of Science degree in Chemistry or related field

College teaching experience preferred

Tools

Word processing

Presentation software

Internet

Email

Learning management systems

Job description

This position includes teaching fundamental concepts of General Chemistry. The instructor will be engaging with a diverse population of students in the teaching/learning process and working an assigned schedule.

The position may involve teaching in traditionally delivered and/or web-based formats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Assures consistency in the planning, preparation, and administration of the course content, syllabus, outlines, and other teaching materials for courses and lab experiences. Works effectively with students and challenges students appropriately with an acceptable level of civility and discourse.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determines and submits students\' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Proficient with learning management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a combination of days/evening schedules.

Education and Work Experience

• Master of Science degree in Chemistry, or related field (including at least 18 graduate semester hours) which supports teaching of Chemistry related topics required.
• Previous college-level teaching experience preferred.