INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHEMISTRY
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to teach five (5) courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual-credit. The instructor will teach assigned courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outlines to insure course content and objectives are met.
- Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
- Successful college teaching experience required.
- Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
- Ability and willingness to teach Organic Chemistry I and II.
- Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
- Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
- Experience teaching college-level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks.
Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Job Duties
- Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need; demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.
- Continuously advance the quality of instruction through the development and use of a variety of teaching methods and materials.
- Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
- Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures; review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
- Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus following the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitate a clear understanding of content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
- Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning; hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily; be available and encourage conferences with students.
- Assist in academic advising of declared majors and with marketing programs and recruiting students.
- Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.
- Participate in the self‑evaluation process and establish goals and objectives, possibly including personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair.
- Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development and engagement activities.
- Serve on committees; accept special assignments occasionally; participate in scheduled institutional activities such as convocation and graduation ceremonies; participate in department, divisional, and College meetings; participate in College‑related activities such as registration and selection of faculty; participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards; participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities; meet professional assignments according to the College calendar; participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.
Supplemental Questions
- Do you have a Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours?
- Yes (submission of transcripts required).
- No, I do not have the required education. – (disqualifying)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of Professional References
- Letter(s) of Recommendation