Adjunct Instructor – Chemistry

Motlow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry to provide quality classroom and laboratory instruction and to foster a positive learning environment on campus. Responsibilities include teaching, evaluating students, and contributing to course administration.

The posting notes this is an on-site position with potential for occasional online elements; adjuncts are hired on a term-by-term basis and postings may reoccur annually.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry teaching field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise student study and learning activities.
• Request equipment, supplies, textbooks, and instructional aids as needed.
• Evaluate students’ academic progress.
• Submit course grades; perform related admin duties.
• Schedule two office hours and communicate accessibility plans when needed.

Education

Master’s degree or higher

18 graduate hours in Chemistry teaching

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor – Chemistry

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary:

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department:

School of Sciences and Nursing

On-Site Requirement:

Faculty should be able to teach courses on campus and attend required meetings. Online courses may be a possibility, but this is not a remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Chemistry teaching field

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Please note:

attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Non-discrimination statement:

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), 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 concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

Statement:

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Contact Human Resource Office:

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].