Adjunct Faculty Pool - Chemistry

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Tennessee is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for Chemistry to provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning classes, evaluating students, and timely communication. A Master's degree in Chemistry is required, along with teaching experience. The position offers competitive pay rates based on qualifications, and applications are accepted continuously.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching and industry experience preferred.
• Availability to teach on-ground, online, or both.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned.
• Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior.
• Evaluating students and informing them of scores.
• Communicating with students weekly and answering emails promptly.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry

Job description

At Cleveland State our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire faculty with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Adjunct Faculty Pool – Chemistry

Instructors provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, as well as online. Instructors also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are interested and available for on-ground, online, or both teaching formats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi and departmental guidelines.
• Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.
• Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.
• Evaluating students using a variety of methods and informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
• Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.
• Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
• Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry. Teaching and industry experience preferred.

Availability/Closing Date: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Application packet should consist of a cover letter, a transcript, a resume/CV, and three professional references to be considered for an Adjunct Faculty position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Pay rates

• Master's degree $550
• Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD) $575
• Doctorate $600

If you are interested, click on the link to the top right to apply.

Contact

• Human Resources Office
• Telephone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College is a TBR and EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education