Instructor, Chemistry

Piedmont Community College (NC); Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community College (NC) seeks a Chemistry instructor to teach chemistry courses and support student learning across modalities on campus. The role includes office hours, committee work, and course development to ensure high-quality instruction.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Chemistry (or Master’s plus 18 graduate hours) and a valid driver’s license; two years teaching experience is preferred. The position emphasizes student success and service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry (or Master’s plus 18 graduate hours in Chemistry) is required.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 18-21 contact hours of Chemistry per week.
• Teach in traditional, hybrid, and online modalities on campus.
• Maintain up-to-date course syllabi and assist with new course development.
• Ensure student learning outcomes are defined for all courses and align curriculum.
• Design and implement instructional activities that maximize learning.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Submit attendance and grades; maintain weekly office hours.
• Support program updates and participate in committees and institutional initiatives.
• Create a safe, well-organized teaching environment.
• Provide quality service to students and colleagues.

Skills

Classroom management

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Oral and written communication

Planning semester schedules and lesson

Deliver instruction

Diversity awareness

Knowledge of LMS

Knowledge of organization/department

General office procedures

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree + 18 graduate hours in Chemistry

Valid state driver's license

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to teach Chemistry courses. Additional duties include holding student office hours, committee assignments, and other institutional service.

Essential Duties

• Develop and teach 18-21 contact hours of Chemistry courses per week.
• Teach courses in a variety of modalities (i.e. traditional, hybrid, and online) on either the Person or Caswell campus.
• Keep up-to-date course syllabi and assist with new course development asneeded.
• Ensureclearlydefinedstudentlearningoutcomesarepresentforallcourses;developcoursesandfacilitate learning activities around those learning outcomes.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate, meaningful, and maximize learning.
• Assess student learning using methods that are appropriate for the course, and grade work submitted by students (assignments, papers, discussion forums, tests, quizzes, projects etc.) in a timely manner, providing substantive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Submit required college records (i.e. attendance, mid term grades, final grades, etc.).
• Maintain weekly office hours for students and for planningpurposes.
• Assist with program updates and revisions asneeded.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive classroom, one strongly conducive to studentlearning.
• Participate in assigned institutional committees, ad-hoc committees, advisory boards, taskforces, and/or institutional initiatives.
• Provide quality service to students and colleagues.

Additional Duties

• Responsible for communicating availability with students in-person, via email, via telephone,etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional developmentactivities.
• Other duties asassigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Completion of a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in Chemistry.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid state driver's license.

Specialized Training:

Two years teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeoforganizationordepartmentoperations,services,andpolicies.
• Knowledgeofgeneralofficeproceduresandprotocols.
• KnowledgeoftheCollege’sLearningManagementSystem.
• Skilledinclassroommanagement
• SkilledinMicrosoftOffice,includingExcel,Word,andPowerPoint.
• Skilledinoralandwrittencommunication
• Skilledinplanningsemestercourseschedulesandlessonplans.
• Abilitytodeliverinstructioninawaythatstimulatesintellectualcuriosityandencouragesindependentand creative thinking.
• Abilitytomaintainaclean,orderly,andsafeteachingenvironment.
• Abilitytorecognizeandrespondappropriatelytothediversityofstudentbackgrounds,skills,andlearning styles.
• Abilitytomaintainathoroughandcurrentunderstandingofinstructionalareasand disciplines.

Physical Demands

This job requires frequent talking or hearing and standing; occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, gripping, or feeling with hands; typing/repetitive movement, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and sitting. Frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Health and Safety Standards

All employees of Piedmont Community College who must enter an outside agency for the purpose of their work will be expected to adhere to the health and safety standards of that agency. This includes background checks, vaccinations, or any other requirements set forth by the agency.