Part-Time Chemistry Instructor for College Lab

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College invites applications for a pooled, part-time chemistry instructor pool. This ongoing posting allows the college to review qualified candidates when openings arise and to interview those whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

Responsibilities include teaching chemistry courses, preparing materials, handling administrative tasks, communicating with students, maintaining records, and adhering to safety protocols in laboratory settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field; OR a master’s degree in another field and a minimum of 27 graduate quarter (or 18 semester) hours in the primary field to be taught; OR equivalency.
• Provisional: Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided to the college.
• Career Technical Courses: If teaching courses designated as career technical, applicants must have an appropriate degree/industry-specific training and two years of successful work experience in an occupational area; or four years of successful experience in an occupational area.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry courses.
• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
• Keep abreast of development in subject area, educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
• Assure that lab equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each laboratory section.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
• Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree with 27 graduate quarter hours in the primary field to be taught

Equivalency

Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field AND active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate

Job description

Linn-Benton Community College invites applications for a pooled, part-time chemistry instructor pool. This ongoing posting allows the college to review qualified candidates when openings arise and to interview those whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

Responsibilities include teaching chemistry courses, preparing materials, handling administrative tasks, communicating with students, maintaining records, and adhering to safety protocols in laboratory settings.