Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) seeks an adjunct instructor in Chemistry for the South Campus. The role supports students by leveraging college resources and technology to enhance learning and student success.

Reporting to the department instructional leader, the adjunct will teach across Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online, and Weekend College formats, with a focus on active learning and innovative teaching practices while maintaining rigorous standards and timely assessments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach classes across varied schedules and modalities (on-campus, online, dual credit, or weekend college) as assigned
• Accommodate student needs and expectations of the College
• Prepare and deliver instruction using the Master Syllabus and LMS
• Communicate with students and college officials via email, calls, and meetings
• Pursue activities to enhance subject matter expertise and teaching skills
• Prepare assignments and assessments to assure learning outcomes
• Maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning
• Keep attendance, enrollments, and grades per established deadlines
• Evaluate student performance and align with standards
• Provide regular feedback and timely grade postings
• Assign grades consistent with course requirements
• Assist in assessing student and program learning outcomes
• Accept assignments at other sites for dual credit courses
• Support College mission and policies
• Attend required trainings and professional development

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Independence

Subject matter knowledge

Student learning

Adaptive teaching

Pedagogical innovation

Assessment

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Mentoring

Peer collaboration

Service

Professional development

Lifelong learning

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

18 graduate hours in Chemistry/related disciplines

Regionally accredited degree

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 remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.

Job Summary

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

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

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep 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 the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements 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 ONE of the above-mentioned disciplines

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline / teaching area
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class or facilitating training
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early 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 communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• 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 learning strategies
• 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 and strategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
• Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.