Chemistry Instructor Full-time

State of Georgia; Columbus, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

State retirement program

Job summary

Columbus Technical College is seeking a full-time Chemistry Instructor to prepare lesson plans and evaluate student progress in chemistry courses. This on-campus role requires day and evening hours and adherence to safety in classrooms and labs.

The position is exempt and includes teaching fall, spring, and summer semesters, with responsibilities across lecture and lab delivery and maintaining course documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience with instruction in a postsecondary setting and learning management systems.
• Ability to travel within service area may be required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers effective instruction for Chemistry lecture & lab classes.
• Teaches fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Follow state standards in developing course outlines, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, testing, labs and other appropriate course work.
• Request and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

Skills

Teaching

Laboratory instruction

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Chemistry Instructor Full-time

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Agency:

Columbus Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003054

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time instructor for Chemistry. Under general supervision, this individual will prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction, and evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes. This position is on campus and requires day and evening hours. This position is full-time/exempt.

Note: Although this position is typically performed in an office or classroom/lab environment, employees may frequently lift objects up to 25lbs. Exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, fumes, and hazardous materials is possible in the laboratory environment.The ability to distinguish colors and hand dexterity will be required.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

• May be required to teach high school students

• May require occasional weekends

• May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)

• May require travel

Responsibilities

• Delivers effective instruction for Chemistry lecture & lab classes

• Teaches fall, spring, and summer semesters

• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures

• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives and provide feedback in a timely manner

• Follow state standards in developing course outlines, goals, and objectives

• Ensure consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, testing, labs and other appropriate course work

• Request and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment

• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature

• Responds promptly to administrative requests and adheres to college policies and procedures

• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students

• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

• Strong time management and organization skills

• Effective written and oral communication

• Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills

• General computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Products)

• Other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Chemistry

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours in Chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with instruction in a postsecondary setting and experience with learning management systems.

• Experience with analyzing student learning outcomes and course data.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Employment Policy

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students– 706.641.5032, [e-mail]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees– 706.649.1883, [e-mail]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504)– 706.649.1442, [e-mail]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and -compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.