Chemistry Adjunct Instructors

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia seeks Chemistry Adjunct Instructors for part-time, non-tenure track appointments. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, aligning with course objectives, and providing timely feedback to students.

Applicants should be able to respond to inquiries promptly and support a diverse student population. The position emphasizes online and in-person delivery methods, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or Master’s with eighteen graduate semester hours in Chemistry.
• Must be able to pass the college’s pre-employment security screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and employ instructional delivery methods that are engaging and interactive, align with course objectives, and facilitate student achievement.
• Respond promptly to student phone, e‑mail, or other asynchronous communications; provide timely and useful feedback on coursework submitted for evaluation or grading.

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree with eighteen graduate hours in Chemistry

Job description

Title: Chemistry Adjunct Instructors

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Teaching - Instructional Delivery

Develop and employ instructional delivery methods that are engaging and interactive, that align with course objectives, and that facilitate student achievement; Respond promptly to student phone, e-mail, or other asynchronous communications; Be responsive, constructive, and respectful in addressing student questions; and Provide students with prompt (usually within one week) and useful feedback on coursework submitted for evaluation or grading.

Part-time adjunct teaching faculty-ranked appointment. Salary commensurate with the experience of the applicant.

For full consideration, the cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be received with the online application submission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Chemistry; or a Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Chemistry. The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass the college’s pre-employment security screening.

Additional Considerations:

• Related occupational experience or teaching experience in one or more college level courses including developmental, occupational-technical, and university-college transfer, or in high school Chemistry is preferred.
• Wide range of coursework and/or teaching experience throughout the Chemistry subject area to include Organic Chemistry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and the ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to employ multiple teaching strategies to create student-centered classrooms and incorporate technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities.
• Online course instruction experience and/or training is also preferred.