Chemistry Instructor-Full-time Faculty-Tenure-Track

Black Hawk College; Galva (IL); On-site; USD 45,032 - 55,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Chemistry Instructor to begin in August 2025. The faculty member is expected to enhance student learning through developing courses and evaluating performance. Candidates should have an M.S. or M.A. in Chemistry and teaching experience. The position offers a minimum starting salary of $50,036, with an exceptional benefits package. Applications are open until filled, and relevant documents must be submitted online.

Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in Chemistry is required.
• Teaching experience and industrial experience in chemistry is preferred.
• Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate syllabi and develop lectures and activities.
• Execute methods of evaluating students' performance.
• Maintain equipment and instructional materials.

Skills

Oral English proficiency

Chemistry knowledge

Teaching experience

Education

M.S. or M.A. in Chemistry

Job description

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks a full-time, tenure‑track Chemistry Instructor. This position would start with the fall semester in August 2025. Primary teaching load (lab and lecture) will be in‑person on the Black Hawk College East Campus in Galva, IL. If student need arises, classes may be taught in additional modalities and/or on the Quad Cities campus in Moline, IL.

Description of Duties

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develops, and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance; develops, secures, and maintains the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Education & Experience

M.S. or M.A. in Chemistry is required. Teaching experience and industrial experience in chemistry is preferred. Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Supplemental Information

• Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation with the online application.
• This position is open until filled. Minimum starting salary for full‑time faculty for the 2025‑2026 academic year is $50,036.
• Full‑time faculty have a base contract of 9 months and are paid over 12 months per year. Base load is based on 30 equated hours per academic year. Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Documents that you are not able to attach yourself can be emailed to [e-mail].
• Black Hawk College provides an exceptional benefits package. Please be sure to look at the Benefits tab of this job posting.
• Note: Official transcripts will be required for any candidate hired.
• Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
• Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.