Adjunct Instructor- Chemistry

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in Weatherford, Texas, is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct faculty positions. The role involves teaching courses, providing mentorship, and maintaining effective learning environments in various formats including face-to-face and online.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree with relevant credentials. Responsibilities include timely communication with students, assessment of performance, and adherence to College policies. This position offers a part-time employment opportunity with flexible start dates.

Qualifications

• Minimum SACS credential standards for faculty required.
• Must provide transcripts and certificates with application.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in assigned discipline effectively.
• Provide timely feedback and assess student performance.
• Maintain an effective learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to instruct in various modes

Student mentorship skills

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline

18 graduate semester credit hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Position Information

• Requisition Number: P0015014
• Open Date: 06/15/2026
• Close Date: Open Until Filled No
• Campus: Weatherford Campus [10]
• Employment Type: Part-time Faculty
• Title: Adjunct (general education)
• Projected Start Date: (unspecified)
• Term: Other
• Is Grant Funded?: No

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Required Education

All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner.
• Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Required Documents

• Resume/vitae
• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2

Optional Documents

• Certifications/Licenses
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Cover Letter
• Other

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.