Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor

State of Georgia; United States; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Flexible benefits package

Résumé du poste

Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor based at the Savannah Campus, with potential to travel to other campus locations. The instructor will develop lesson plans, syllabi, and assessments, supervise lab safety, and advise students while contributing to program outcomes.

Candidates must hold a Master's in Chemistry with relevant teaching experience and demonstrate strong communication skills; proficiency in MS Office, Banner, and Blackboard is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 12 months teaching Chemistry at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
• Excellent human-relations, interpersonal and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction.
• Develop program and syllabi, goals and objectives.
• Evaluate students' progress and assess learning objectives in Chemistry.
• Maintain lab safety, equipment and supplies; manage lab documentation.
• Provide academic advisement and participate in registrations.
• Attend staff development training and stay current with trends in chemistry education.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Formation

Master's degree in Chemistry

Outils

MS Office

Banner

Blackboard

Description du poste

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Job Title: Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor

Agency: Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007188

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Position Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor - Full-time Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time Natural Sciences/Chemistry Instructor. The successful candidate will be based at the Savannah Campus but may be required to travel to and teach classes at any Savannah Technical College campus locations. This individual will report to the Natural Sciences Department Head in the General Studies Division and will be responsible for the following duties (the list is not intended to be exhaustive):

• Preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction
• Developing program and syllabi, goals and objectives
• Evaluating students' progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Assessing Chemistry students' learning objectives
• Developing and implementing plans to improve student success rate of end -of-course exit examinations
• Requesting and maintaining supplies and equipment
• Preparation and disposal of lab chemicals and maintenance of lab equipment
• Maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate
• Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom area
• Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students
• Providing academic advisement to students
• Participating in academic term registrations
• Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration. Successful candidate must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days, and/or multiple campuses. May be required to manage and recruit adjunct instructors. Must fully embrace the responsibility for maintaining an acceptable number of students within related programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry from a regionally accredited college or university

A minimum of 12 months documented experience in teaching Chemistry courses at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution

Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer three years of full-time, paid postsecondary teaching experience
• Proficient in the use of Banner and Blackboard
• Experience teaching Chemistry in an online format
• Able to manage and operate a Chemistry Laboratory with minimal supervision

Physical Demands

Responsibilities are typically performed in an office or classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for up to three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 25LBS. The exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, fumes, and hazardous materials is possible in the laboratory environment. The ability to distinguish colors and finger dexterity is required. The ability to speak clearly, to hear, and understand at a normal conversational level is required.

Salary/ Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and work experience.

Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Positions are contingent upon funding.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Position considered open until filled.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and -compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies.

Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

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