Chemistry Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades-University; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades-University is seeking adjunct instructors for on-site campus teaching in chemistry and related health sciences. The role emphasizes student engagement, attendance tracking, grading, and adherence to university policies.

Candidates should have 2+ years of adult-education experience and a Master’s degree in Chemistry or 18 credit hours in Chemistry, with a preference for health-science teaching areas. This is an on-site, campus-based position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience teaching adults, preferably in chemistry or health sciences.
• Master's degree in Chemistry or having 18 credit hours in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with EU administrator to review student and classroom issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance daily and weekly; call absent students.
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses.
• Notify registrar of roster changes and manage class rosters.
• Maintain fair grading schemes and adhere to University policies.
• Prepare and update course syllabi; ensure on-campus records are kept on site.
• Be on campus 20 minutes before class and available to students 15 minutes prior to class.
• Submit grades by Monday 5pm EST after each term; support graduation ceremonies if possible.

Skills

Teaching experience

Chemistry

Adult learners

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or 18 credits in Chemistry

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

***This is a on-site campus position***

Position Requirements:

• 2-4+ years of experience, teaching adult learners preferably in chemistry, health sciences or related
• Master's Degree in Chemistry or with 18 credit hours in Chemistry or directly related field.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct