Part-time Chemistry Professor - Continuous Pool

Clark College; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 109,643 - 128,364; Part time

Job summary

Clark College, located in Vancouver, Washington, is seeking part-time Chemistry Professors to create a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities include instructing classes, participating in committees, and enhancing teaching techniques. Candidates should have a Master's degree in chemistry or a related field, along with teaching experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate for lectures and labs but does not provide employer-sponsored benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field required.
• Previous teaching experience is essential.
• Must work well with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes using effective teaching techniques.
• Participate in department and college committees.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work as a member of a team

Ability to work well with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our Chemistry department. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding students towards the achievement of their academic and career goals.

Clark College is currently seeking to fill multiple part‑time Chemistry Professor positions. This is a part‑time faculty position and is not eligible for employer‑sponsored benefits. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion and are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitate student learning.
• Participate in decision‑making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Pursue professional development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field (with significant graduate coursework in chemistry).
• Teaching experience.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

Salary

Lecture hourly rate is $93.18, and lab hourly rate is $79.59.

Condition of Employment

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted, which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Upon being hired, Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) require a Vocational Certification plan be in place prior to the first day of classes. Under the standard specified in WAC 131-16-070 through 131-16-094 Vocational Certification is a condition of continued employment for all professional technical education personnel.

Clark College does not currently sponsor H‑1B visas.

EEO Statement

Clark College is a smoke‑free/drug‑free environment. The college is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non‑discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision, and values of the college.

All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.