Chemistry Faculty, 10-month

Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Medical

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Community College of Baltimore County seeks a Chemistry instructor to teach lecture and lab courses across introductory, general, and organic chemistry. The position requires 15 credit hours per semester, office hours, college and community service on campus with potential locations.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching, experience at the community college level, and ability to teach across Physical Science disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Two years teaching Chemistry at the high school level or above.
• Experience with technology in teaching science.
• Ability to operate Chemistry laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction using traditional and technology-based methods.
• Maintain a 15 contact hours weekly teaching load.
• Communicate syllabi and policies to students in a timely manner.
• Provide weekly office hours for student meetings.
• Collaborate on curricular development and reporting.
• Attend meetings and contribute to college service.

Skills

Chemistry pedagogy

Verbal and written communication

Technology in teaching

Diversity-friendly teaching

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Two years chemistry teaching experience

Job description

Class Description

CCBC is currently seeking an individual prepared to teach variousChemistry lecture and lab courses including introductory, general,and organic chemistry. Fifteen credit hours of instruction persemester, office hours, college and community service, and ongoingprofessional development are required. The position is located onone of our campuses but may require teaching classes at otherlocations scheduled during days, evenings, or weekends.

Preferred candidates are enthusiastic about content and pedagogy,use best teaching practices, and are committed to student learning.Preference will be given to applicants who present evidenceofexcellence in teaching, experience at the Community College level,and those who through education and experience demonstrate abilityto teach across multiple Physical Science disciplines. Please see:http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Degrees-and-Certificates/Catalog/Common-Course-Outlines.aspx to find courses in the sciences.

- Please attach copies of your cover letter, CV or resume, and anunofficial copy of any transcripts that demonstrate proof ofqualifications for the position.

- Three letters of recommendation will be requested from candidatesselected to be interviewed.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field with significantrelevant coursework required. Must have two years of teachingChemistry at the high school level or above.

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, theability to work effectively with colleagues and students.Experience working with diverse populations in a learningenvironment and experience with the use of technology in teachingscience.

Must be able to operate Chemistry laboratory equipment.

Must be prepared to teach Introductory, General and OrganicChemistry.

For best consideration, please apply by Septebmer 16,2026.

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Facilitate and support student learning by developing andproviding clear and effective instruction using traditional andtechnology-based instruction.
• Meet all classes as assigned during instructional periods.Basic teaching load is 15 contact hours each week.
• Communicate effectively with students by disseminating academicinformation including syllabi and academic policies and byresponding to e-mails and phone calls from students in a timelymanner.
• Provide opportunities to meet with students (office hours) atleast one hour each week for scheduled or unscheduled meetings foreach three credits of teaching contact hours.
• Provide effective and appropriate assessment with promptqualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Keep instructional materials and student work organized andaccessible.
• Maintain the Learning Management System site, providingstudents access to syllabi, grades and other supplemental coursematerial.
• Support students and other college units and comply withrelevant state and federal laws (nominate tutors, write letters ofrecommendation, refer students to counseling, assist students withspecial needs, suggest library purchases, help resolve registrationissues, maintain student privacy).
• Collaborate with colleagues in ongoing curricular developmentincluding content update, curricular alignment, assessmentactivities and record keeping.
• Collaborate with staff by completing and submitting reports anddocumentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in committee, departmental, College andSchool meetings.
• Provide College and Community Service through collegial andindividual initiatives.
• Maintain and develop professional expertise through ongoingprofessional development or scholarship.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and arenot intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties asassigned.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARY

Health and Medical

• CIGNA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser

Prescription Drug Benefits:

• For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
• Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium

Mental Health

Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient andoutpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medicalcare plan.

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and eldercare) $5,000

Financial Term Life Insurance: MetLife

• Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with aminimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiplesof $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term LifeInsurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to amaximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount)and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100%employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum

• Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Carerider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees,part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
• Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole LifeInsurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, andcoverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100%employee paid.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford

Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of$10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days ofabsence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7%contributory)

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reductionauthorization is needed. The form is available on SharePointForms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBCemployees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time