Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Agupdate; La Plata, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Southern Maryland is seeking an adjunct Chemistry faculty member for the Department of Science and Engineering to support the Early College program. Classes may be scheduled between 8:15 am and 2:00 pm, two to four days a week, in a community college setting.

The candidate should hold a Master's degree in the discipline or equivalent qualifications and demonstrate enthusiasm for student learning and modern teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the discipline OR a Master's in any field with 15 hours in the discipline OR substantial experience as approved by VPAA.
• Subject matter/content expertise in your field.
• Ability to respond to student needs using a variety of teaching methods, including new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry in the Department of Science and Engineering.
• Contribute to the Early College program and teach face-to-face classes.
• Assess, document, and improve student learning through instruction.
• Deliver classes according to Early College schedule (8:15 am–2:00 pm), two to four days a week.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in discipline

15 hours in discipline

Relevant teaching experience

Job description

Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

This is an applicant pool for part-time Chemistry faculty in the Department of Science and Engineering.

The areas taught by this department include: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, and Geology.

The college also has a significant need for passionate adjunct faculty excited to contribute to our Early College program. Students taking Early College classes are dually enrolled in their local high school while also completing courses at CSM towards a certificate or degree. Early College faculty teach face-to-face classes between the hours of 8:15 am and 2:00 pm, two to four days a week.

CSM is looking for a dynamic individual who can implement the comprehensive mission of a community college by assessing, documenting, and improving student learning through instruction.

Minimum Education and Training Master's degree in the discipline of instruction OR Master's in any field AND 15 hours in the discipline OR Sufficient experience in lieu of either requirement, as approved by VPAACommunity college teaching and/or online teaching experience desired.Subject matter/content expertise in your field.This person should possess enthusiasm and passion for student learning and be able to respond to the needs of students using a variety of teaching methods including new technologies. Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

General Employment Information

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

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