Chemistry Adjunct Faculty (Continuous Recruitment)

Surry Community College; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Surry Community College is seeking a part-time Chemistry Adjunct Faculty member for continuous recruitment. The instructor will conduct classes, develop syllabi, and participate in professional development while ensuring student success through effective teaching methods.

Candidates must possess a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in chemistry. A commitment to community college philosophy and the ability to deliver quality education across different mediums is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the subject area.
• Ability to conduct courses and create professional syllabi.
• Participation in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes professionally and punctually.
• Create and assess assignments that meet educational goals.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records.

Skills

Ability to read and analyze course material

Ability to effectively present information

Understanding of community college philosophy

Mathematical skills for assessing scores

Education

Master’s degree

18 graduate hours in chemistry

Job description

Chemistry Adjunct Faculty (Continuous Recruitment)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For information about this position, please contact Jeff Jones, Division Chair – Sciences, at [phone] or [e-mail].

Classification Information

• FLSA
• FLSA Exempt

Position Information

• Position Title: Chemistry Adjunct Faculty (Continuous Recruitment)
• Position Number: PF2-CHEMISTRY
• Position Type: Part Time
• Leave Format: Faculty
• Shift: As required to support the program.
• Location: All Locations

Job Description - Summary

Curriculum adjunct instructors will instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success. Curriculum adjunct instructors will apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter and will demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (online, information highway, etc.) as needed. Curriculum adjunct instructors will participate in professional development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. TEACHING
   1. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
   2. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.
   3. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college’s general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan.
   4. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
   5. Notifying the Division Chair and/or Associate Dean as soon as possible in the event of illness.
   6. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness.
   7. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.
   8. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
   9. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, and other assigned documents when due.
   10. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated text information.
   11. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results.
   12. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment.
   13. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring weak students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
   1. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities.
   2. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as schedule permits.
3. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE WORK AREA.

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS:
  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
  • Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.
• REASONING ABILITY:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.
• OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  • Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in subject area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None listed.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• 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 Characteristics

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Budget Information

• Posting Number: SFP945
• Proposed Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Open Date: 05/22/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Jeff Jones, Division Chair – Sciences, at [phone] or [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  1. Surry Website
  2. Mount Airy News
  3. Employment Security Commission
  4. NCCCS Website
  5. Winston - Salem Journal
  6. Job Board (Ex: Monster)
  7. Personal ReferralOther
  8. Indeed
• * If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of experience do you have that is related to the position?
  1. 0-3
  2. 4-6
  3. 7-10
  4. 10+
• * Do you have the required degree for this position?
  1. Yes
  2. No
• * Are you an SCC employee?
  1. Yes
  2. No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Other Document
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Mutli Media
• Writing Sample

Surry Community College, 630 S Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017