Instructor of Chemistry 9/10 Month (Term)

Volunteer State Community College; Gallatin (TN); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Wellness Incentive Program

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Options

Paid Holidays

Leave benefits

Zusammenfassung

Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN seeks an Instructor of Chemistry for a 9/10 month term. The position delivers quality instruction in multiple formats, supports student learning, and participates in program assessment and accreditation efforts. Expect 37.5-hour weeks, 15 credit hours, and service duties including mentoring and advising.

Anticipated start date January 2027. Master’s in chemistry or related field required; master’s plus 18 graduate hours also acceptable;

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Collegiate-level teaching experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Teach 15 semester credit hours and maintain office hours.
• Teach 28–32 semester credit hours across Fall and Spring.
• Contribute to program and curriculum development and accreditation efforts.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Complete administrative duties and attend required trainings.

Kenntnisse

Instruction delivery

LMS proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

Ausbildung

Master's degree in teaching discipline

Master's + 18 graduate hours

Tools

Learning Management System

Jobbeschreibung

Instructor of Chemistry 9/10 Month (Term)

Volunteer State Community College

Title

Instructor of Chemistry 9/10 Month(Term)

Institution

Volunteer State CommunityCollege

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction inmultiple instructional delivery formats and participating inevaluation of student learning and assessment of course and programoutcomes. Faculty will participate in service activities to supportthe College's mission.

Job Duties

Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, faculty are generallyexpected to teach 15 semester credit hours and hold additionalin-person and virtual office hours as defined in College policy.Faculty will teach a total 28-32 semester credit hours across Falland Spring semesters. Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dualenrollment, and distance-based courses as required. Provideappropriate and effective instruction. Create and contribute to asupportive learning environment for students within and beyond theclassroom. Actively participate in development, evaluation, andreview of program and curriculum, including assisting with orleading affiliation and accreditation efforts as applicable. Attendto administrative duties, including completion of required Collegetrainings and timely submission of attendance reporting, progressreports, grades, survey responses and other required information.Contribute to College service, including Student-Focused Serviceand Mentorship (advising, career services, student organizationsponsorship, etc.) and committee, taskforce, and project work atthe College, division, and department level. Support studentrecruitment and retention efforts as appropriate. Engage in regularprofessional development around pedagogy and maintain up-to-datesubject-matter expertise; support a culture of lifelong learning.Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines. Otherduties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in the teaching discipline from a regionallyaccredited institution or a Master's degree plus 18 graduate hoursin the teaching discipline from a regionally accreditedinstitution.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate-level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience delivering effective instruction in avariety of formats, including asynchronous online, traditionalon-ground, hybrid. Ability to use a learning management system forcourse delivery and maintenance of course records.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with adiverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and any technologies orsoftware pertinent to the subject area of instruction.

Pay Rate

$42,535 - $53,167 annual salarydepending on experience

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package,including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long andshort term), FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts,Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K withup to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027.