Chemistry Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach chemistry at our on-site campus in Florida. You will manage attendance, grading, and student advising, and collaborate with the Dean/Program Director.

The role requires 2-4+ years of teaching adult learners and a Master’s in Chemistry or 18 credits in Chemistry. Responsibilities include delivering scheduled lectures, maintaining syllabi, updating grades, and ensuring policy compliance while supporting student success and timely

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience teaching adult learners (chemistry/health sciences).
• Master's Degree in Chemistry or 18 credit hours in Chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with EU administrator to review student and classroom issues.
• Maintain attendance records daily and weekly.
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent.
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in courses.
• Notify registrar of changes in roster.
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student.
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain syllabi and update attendance/grades on campus.

Skills

Adult education

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

18 credit hours 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