Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach chemistry courses. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and experience in teaching. The role involves detailed course preparation and active engagement with a diverse student body. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field.
• 3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach chemistry courses such as CHM – 100, 101, or 206.
• Utilize departmental syllabus and instructional materials as per college guidelines.
• Maintain student attendance and grade records, and respond to emails promptly.

Skills

Compassion

Responsibility

Respect

Fairness

Truth

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Required Qualifications:* Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline. * Be able to demonstrate the Morton College Core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility and respect.Desirable Qualifications:3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.Job Summary:The adjunct instructor will teach either a CHM – 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry, CHM – 101 General Chemistry, or CHM 206 Organic Chemistry Class to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.Specific Job Duties:• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.• Take and record student Attendance each day.• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Required Qualifications:* Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline. * Be able to demonstrate the Morton College Core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility and respect.Desirable Qualifications:3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.Job Summary:The adjunct instructor will teach either a CHM – 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry, CHM – 101 General Chemistry, or CHM 206 Organic Chemistry Class to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.Specific Job Duties:• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.• Take and record student Attendance each day.• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Position Information

Job Title

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Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College Core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.

Job Summary

The adjunct instructor will teach either a CHM – 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry, CHM – 101 General Chemistry, or CHM 206 Organic Chemistry Class to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

•Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Salary Range

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ00019PU

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/14/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 08/21/2018

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Morton College is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best diverse talent to join our team. Minorities, women, individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
  • Morton "careers" website
  • Internal posting
  • Monster
  • Careerbuilder
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Higher Ed jobs
  • HACU
  • newspaper/trade journal
  • LinkedIn
• * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Optional Documents

Morton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.