Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry

Clovis Community College - Clovis, NM; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 820,000 - 1,109,000; Part time

Job summary

Clovis Community College invites applications for an adjunct instructor on a term contract for instruction on a part‑time basis. The role requires teaching at upper or lower division levels as appropriate, with a master’s degree or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities include delivering well‑prepared lectures, providing a full syllabus with outcomes, using Canvas and other tools, and maintaining accurate student records. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the related field or a master’s degree with 18 additional graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.
• Degrees must be from accredited institutions or internationally reputable institutions.

Responsibilities

• Teach assignments that may vary depending on the qualifications and expertise of the individual.
• Provide students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies.
• Present well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.
• Continually promote development and effective use of skills in critical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision‑making; provide timely feedback on progress.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of student performance and know college policies.
• Use technology tools including Canvas, Starfish, e‑mail, MS Office, and the Internet.
• Requires continuous movement within the College, continuous sitting and handling of small objects.

Skills

Teaching

Syllabus design

Lecture delivery

Student feedback

Education

Master’s degree in related field

18 graduate hours in the discipline

Tools

Canvas

Starfish

MS Office

Email

Internet

Job description

Compensation:

$700 Per Credit Hour

CompensationType:

Salary

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaching assignments may vary depending on the specific qualifications and expertise of the individual

• The Instructor will provide students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies

• Present well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus

• Continually promote development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision‑making; provide students with timely information and feedback on academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects

• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of student academic performance; and possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all college policies

• Use technology tools including, but not limited to, Canvas, Starfish, e‑mail, MS Office, and the Internet.

• Requires continuous movement within the College, continuous sitting and handling of small objects such as paper and pen.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

Will vary. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in the related field or a master’s degree in another field with 18 additional graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.