Chemistry Adjunct

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an adjunct Chemistry faculty member to teach assigned courses, develop syllabi, and maintain attendance and grading records. The role requires collaboration with science colleagues to refine curricula and ensure program coherence, with the ability to teach online via Zoom and in-person during daytime, evening, or weekend hours.

The candidate should hold a master's degree in Chemistry or a related field with specialized chemistry coursework, and must follow

Qualifications

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree in chemistry, or possess an earned master's or higher degree in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes and provide a syllabus aligned with course requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per College policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to assist.
• Use LMS (Canvas), PowerPoint and other tech as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Chemistry faculty to align curricula and improve instruction.
• Teach virtual classes via Zoom and adapt to remote delivery.
• Adhere to diversity, equity and inclusion practices in teaching.
• Submit information within deadlines and respond to departmental coordination.
• Assist with curricular development and ensure coherence with program coursework.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Course planning

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate chemistry hours

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

PROGRAM OPERATION:
1. Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
2. Provide a syllabus appropriate to the course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
3. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
4. Submits requested information within established timelines.
5. available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
6. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with the program coordinator to resolve issues.
INSTRUCTION:
7. Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as LMS (Canvas), PowerPoint, etc., as appropriate. In the event of an emergency absence, notifies the department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diverse people, styles, and views. Promote the same as an integral part of one's work.
8. Work collaboratively with other Chemistry faculty and other instructors in the Science Department to foster excellence in chemistry and its teaching. This includes working successfully with colleagues in the Science Department to develop and modify curricula, integrate new instructional methods into courses, and work to assure curricular coherence with other programmatic coursework.
9. Must have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
10. Ability to teach virtual classes (remotely via zoom)
11. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Pay: $47.35 per contact hour

Hours: daytime, evening, and weekend classes - depending on course schedule

Chemistry Discipline Standard

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in chemistry, or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry-related courses.

A qualified faculty member in chemistry meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.