Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 933,000 - 1,329,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) invites adjunct instructors to teach and develop a variety of Chemistry courses, including general, organic and biological chemistry, and dual enrollment Chemistry at LTCC. Teaching may occur day, evening, weekends, online, or in dual enrollment format at South Tahoe High School.

Assignments are based on departmental need and adjuncts must maintain home internet access to ensure regular contact with students.

Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry is required.
• Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry and a Master’s in a related field is acceptable.
• Equivalencies to the stated qualifications will be considered.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the Chemical Sciences discipline.
• Provide instruction for in-class or online/distance education activities.
• Maintain currency in subjects taught and evaluate student work.
• Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines filed in the instruction offices.
• Enforce district regulations, policies, and programs.
• Provide students with a written course syllabus at course start.
• Refer students to college resources for counseling and services.
• Advise students on requirements for success in the field.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment and cooperate with the college community.
• Foster a harassment-free, respectful learning environment.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of everyone.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Online instruction

Education

Master’s in chemistry

Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry and Master’s in a related field

Equivalency considered

Job description

California's Premier Destination Community College

Lake Tahoe Community College ( LTCC ) welcomes adjunct instructors who are able to teach and develop a variety of courses within the Chemistry curriculum, including but not limited to: Introduction to general Chemistry, introduction to organic and biological chemistry, and DUAL enrollment Chemistry courses in the Chemistry discipline. Adjunct instructors will illustrate a commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

• The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format, and/or in the DUAL enrollment modality at South Tahoe High School.


• The assignments are based on departmental need on a quarter-by-quarter basis.


• Applicant will secure and maintain home internet access during the duration of their employment to ensure regular and consistent contact with students.

Lake Tahoe Community College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody its commitment to diversity (BP 7100) by:

• actively demonstrating a commitment to embracing and celebrating diversity;


• committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships;


• promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting and considerate environment; and


• demonstrating a commitment to an environment where all students achieve their goals and have access to equitable resources and opportunities.

The ideal candidates for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices both in and out of the classroom. LTCC strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

The ideal candidates will have the ability to utilize culturally responsive teaching and pedagogy to support students.

Starting at $821 per unit, see salary schedule 15-00 Part-Time Academic for compensation information.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Under the direction of the Dean of Instruction, teach assigned courses in the Chemical Sciences discipline's curriculum.

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.


• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the district.


• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.


• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.


• Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District.


• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.


• Refer students to appropriate college resources for information on counseling and other student services.


• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members’ area of expertise.


• Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace.


• Work cooperatively within the college community.


• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.


• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.

Minimum References Needed 3

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements: All faculty must meet state-adopted minimum qualifications or the locally established equivalencies.

Chemical Sciences

• Master’s in chemistry


• Or Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry


• Or the equivalent.

AND

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

NOTE : Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.