Adjunct Professor - Chemistry

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 3,591,000 - 4,016,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Chemistry on campus or online, delivering lectures and labs in hybrid and online modalities. The role emphasizes engaging students across all delivery formats and aligning with course outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Chemistry with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline and college-level teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Experience teaching college-level Chemistry lectures and labs in multiple delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning through diverse teaching strategies across on-campus and online environments.
• Use LMS to enhance instruction and provide timely feedback.
• Coordinate courses and maintain schedules in line with department policies.
• Comply with state and federal laws pertaining to students' rights in higher education.

Skills

Teaching chemistry

LMS proficiency

Online instruction

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Promotes student learning by communicating course content through a variety of teaching strategies, facilitating student engagement across all learning environments (on-campus, online or virtual), teaching metacognitive awareness and the skills needed for life-long learning, and using the learning management system (LMS) and other technologies to enhance instruction; aligns activities and assessments with course objectives and student learning outcomes; provides timely feedback that promotes continuous improvement; uses student evaluations for ongoing self-assessment and instructional improvement; and adheres to accepted standards of professional behavior, civility and service excellence. Designs courses/curricula that align with student learning outcomes; evaluates effectiveness of course materials and teaching strategies for continuous improvement and currency; adheres to department guidelines and college policies outlined in course syllabi; uses approved template to create an individualized syllabus for each course and posts it on the learning management system at the beginning of the semester; establishes and maintains a semester schedule of activities; records current attendance and grades in the LMS; conforms to all state and federal laws pertaining to students' rights in higher education; and meets all department and college deadlines. Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community.

This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus, Beltline Campus, Dual Enrollment affiliates, Ft. Jackson, Lexington North Lake Center, or others as needed.

Master's degree in Chemistry or a Master's degree in a related discipline with concentration to include a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Experience teaching college-level Chemistry lectures and labs in multiple delivery methods, such as on-campus, hybrid, and/or online asynchronous, synchronous modalities, is highly desirable, particularly in a two-year institution.

Adjunct faculty are compensated in accordance with Midlands Technical College’s established pay schedule. The standard adjunct pay rate is $ 2,914.65 per 45 hours in lecture and $2,607.30 per 45 hours in lab. Final compensation may vary depending on academic credentials and total course credit hours. Any variation is determined upon hire and outlined in the faculty employment agreement.

Special Note for Applicants Residing Outside of South Carolina:

If you are selected for a remote adjunct position with Midlands Technical College and do not reside in the State of South Carolina, your employment will be through KellyOCG, our employer of record partner supporting all remote out-of-state workforce requirements.