Full-Time Chemistry Instructor (9-months)

Richmond Community College; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Community College invites applications for an Instructor who will provide effective instruction in the assigned curriculum area. Under leadership, the instructor will meet student learning outcomes and maintain organized courses with timely feedback.

The role includes teaching various delivery modes, maintaining office hours, and participating in curriculum planning, advising, and registration activities to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in teaching discipline from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Ability to teach all courses offered in the discipline; online teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches students effectively to meet student learning outcomes.
• Holds class sessions as scheduled to meet student learning outcomes.
• Makes office hours available as required by policy.
• Provides clearly organized instruction and timely feedback on assignments.
• Participates in curriculum planning and departmental meetings.
• Assists in recruiting, advising, orientation, and registration.
• Attends faculty and committee meetings to improve programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multiple delivery modes

Evening/day classes

Location flexibility

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Teaching experience

Tools

Educational technology

Online teaching experience

Job description

Description of the Position:

An Instructor, under the authority and direction of the Vice President for Instruction/Chief Academic Officer and in cooperation with the Department Chairperson/Program Coordinator and Dean, is responsible for providing effective instruction in the assigned curriculum area.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Position:

• Teaches students effectively to meet student learning outcomes.
• Holds class sessions as scheduled to meet student learning outcomes.
• Maintains office hours as required by college policy.
• Makes course syllabi and Instructor Course Requirements available to students no later than the first class session or the first date of the course session for Distance Learning courses.Rubrics used to evaluate specific assignments should also be made available to students.
• Provides clearly organized and understandable instruction.
• Provides adequate and timely feedback and evaluation of assignments.
• Maintains a positive attitude in interactions with students and shows a genuine concern for student learning.
• Fulfills obligations in student recruiting, advising, orientation, and registration.
• Assists in the continual evaluation and enhancement of curricula through the planning process and departmental meetings.
• Provides the Vice President for Instruction or his/her designee with updated Instructor's Course Requirements that reflect expected student learning outcomes.
• Submits accurate and complete records and reports in a timely manner in order to provide assessment data for institutional improvement.
• Attends and participates in faculty, advisory, and assigned committee meetings designated to improve curriculum programs.
• Participates in professional development, including back-to-industry, conference, and workshop activities that lead to professional and institutional advancement.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master's degree in teaching discipline from an accredited institution preferred. A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Ability and credentials to teach all courses offered in the discipline preferred. Teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to integrate computers into the instructional environment and on-line teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the Institution. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Able to teach in various delivery modes. Willing to accept day and/or evening teaching assignments and teaching assignments at other locations as needed by the Institution.