Adjunct Faculty Pool - Chemistry

Motlow; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 895,000 - 964,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland State Community College is seeking eligible candidates for an Adjunct Faculty Pool – Chemistry. Instructors will deliver quality chemistry instruction, maintain a positive learning environment, and adapt to multiple formats and locations, including online courses.

Applicants should indicate interest in on-ground, online, or both teaching formats. Adjunct pay rates are based on educational qualifications, with Master’s degree at $650 per credit hour, Master’s + 30 hours at $675, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience and/or industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions and guidelines.
• Begin and end classes as scheduled and cover all learning outcomes.
• Maintain academic standards and classroom behavior to foster learning; communicate with students weekly.
• Evaluate students using varied methods and report scores promptly.
• Use Cleveland State email for all administrative communications with students.

Education

Master’s degree 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 is accepting applications for the following position:

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.

Adjunct faculty pay rates are based upon educational qualifications. The rates per credit hour for each educational level are as follows:

Master's degree $650

Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD) $675

Doctorate $700

Contact Information

Cleveland State Community College

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Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following link will direct you to the College’s reporting section, where you can find information and resources for submitting reports related to discrimination and other concerns: How Do I Report