Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time, In-Person)

College of the Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Desert invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that foster student growth and support the college's mission. Courses may be at the Palm Desert Campus or other local sites and could be scheduled day, evening, or weekends.

Responsibilities include meeting classes, developing syllabi, evaluating students, and ensuring timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry is required.
• OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry.
• AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry.
• Equivalency requests may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes/lab on assigned days.
• Develop and implement instruction aligned with course outlines.
• Develop and distribute the first week syllabus communicating course objectives, grading, and policies.
• Evaluate students’ progress toward course objectives and assign grades as per policy.
• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Master’s in chemistry

Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry

Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry

Equivalent degree or foreign equivalency evaluation

Job description

College of the Desert invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that foster student growth and support the college's mission. Courses may be at the Palm Desert Campus or other local sites and could be scheduled day, evening, or weekends.

Responsibilities include meeting classes, developing syllabi, evaluating students, and ensuring timely reporting.