Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry (Dual Enrollment)

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

retirement options

Paid leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Dual Enrollment Chemistry Instructor to teach college-level chemistry at Gaffney High School under the partnering college’s standards. You will plan engaging lessons, supervise labs, and assess student progress.

The role requires a Master's in Chemistry (or related field with 18 graduate hours in Chemistry) and effective use of the college LMS. Prior dual enrollment experience is preferred, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry.
• Experience teaching chemistry at the high school or college level preferred, especially dual enrollment instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver college-level chemistry courses at Gaffney High School in line with the partnering college's curriculum and standards.
• Conduct laboratory activities, assess student learning, and maintain accurate grades and attendance.
• Ensure a safe lab environment and follow college/high school policies; provide timely feedback to students.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Student assessment

Lesson planning

Feedback & grading

Classroom management

Education

Master's in Chemistry

18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Dual Enrollment Chemistry Instructor teaches college-level chemistry courses at Gaffney High School in accordance with the partnering college's curriculum and academic standards. Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction, conducting laboratory activities, assessing student learning, maintaining accurate grades and attendance, and providing timely feedback to students. The instructor ensures a safe laboratory environment, follows all college and high school policies, utilizes the college's learning management system, and maintains required course documentation.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Master's degree in Chemistry or a master's degree in a closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemistry or a master's degree in a closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry. Prior experience teaching chemistry at the high school or college level, experience with dual enrollment instruction, and familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and college learning management systems.

Additional Comments

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.