Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Tarrant County College; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Adjunct instructors at Tarrant County College—South Campus—provide chemistry instruction in multiple modalities, including on-campus and online, with weekend sessions as required. Reporting to the SO Physical Sciences department, you’ll use college resources and the LMS to support student success and outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in chemistry or closely related field, with regional accreditation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Medicinal Chemistry.
• Master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours in one of the above disciplines.
• Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College).
• Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and LMS.
• Communicate regularly with students and college officials (email, calls, meetings).
• Pursue activities to enhance subject matter expertise and teaching methods.
• Prepare assignments and assessments to achieve learning outcomes.
• Maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
• Keep attendance records and certify enrollments by deadlines.
• Evaluate student performance per department standards and provide timely feedback.
• Post grades in the LMS weekly and submit final grades on time.
• Assist in assessing student learning outcomes and program outcomes.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Tech in teaching

Customer service

Independent work

Chemistry content

Active learning

Dual credit teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

18 graduate hours in chemistry

Regionally accredited degree

Tools

LMS (Canvas/Blackboard)

Microsoft Office

Grading software

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Department:

SO Physical Sciences

Campus Location:

South Campus

Employee Classification:

ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type:

PT - Regular

Grant Funded:

No

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Compensation Details:

Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours:

Weekend College - Saturdays

Remote Eligible:

This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a pooled postingutilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors reviewapplications and make hiring decisions as part-time facultyassignments become available.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunctinstructors provide assistance to students in their learningprocess by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,facilities, and educational technologies available to complementthe teaching and learning process providing a direct impact tostudent success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) asassigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders'expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests formeetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
• Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher* in ONE of the following disciplines:

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Medicinal Chemistry

OR

• Master's degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in ONEof the above-mentioned disciplines
• *Degree must be from a regionally accredited college oruniversity

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline /teaching area
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class orfacilitating training
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
• Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.