Chemistry Adjunct Instructor - Part-Time

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 727,000 - 1,036,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Natural Sciences to teach Chemistry on a term-by-term basis across multiple campus locations in Shelby County. Pay is $640 per credit hour.

Applications are accepted continuously and reassessment occurs when openings arise. Applicants should upload cover letter, resume, references, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcript.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in physics or a Master’s Degree with a major in physics.
• Demonstrated excellence in lecture and laboratory teaching at the community college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Chemistry.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.

Skills

Lecture and lab

Student advising

Education

Master's in Physics or related

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Natural Sciences to teach Chemistry on a term-by-term basis across multiple campus locations in Shelby County. Pay is $640 per credit hour.

Applications are accepted continuously and reassessment occurs when openings arise. Applicants should upload cover letter, resume, references, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcript.