PT Faculty- Chemistry

Oregon-Coast-Community-College; Parkersburg (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Coast Community College is seeking a part-time Chemistry Instructor starting September 21, 2026. Responsibilities include teaching General Chemistry and Physics courses while supporting student success and ensuring an inclusive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Chemistry or Physics, teaching experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement in educational practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Master's degree or higher in Physics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using approved course outcome guides.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Meet all assigned classes.
• Evaluate and grade student progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Expertise in Chemistry

Expertise in Physics

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

Master's Degree in Physics

Job description

Position Title: Chemistry Instructor

Department/Unit: Academic Affairs

Classification: PT Faculty

Status (exempt/non-exempt): Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Academic Pathways & CTE

Percentage: Part time

Annual/Academic year: term to term

Compensation

Pay is dependent upon individual credentials and experience.

Course Format

Courses will be offered Face to Face/Livestreamed for the 2026-27 Academic Year.

Fall Term Start

Fall term begins September 21, 2026.

Position Status

This position will remain open until filled, first review will occur on 07/14/2026.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Copies of unofficial transcripts

Faculty Commitments to Student Success

• Creating an inclusive classroom environment that is sensitive to and respectful of student diversity.
• Having an interest in teaching across the curriculum and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Giving students access to learning where and when it supports their success (days, evenings, weekends; all locations; online).
• Having a passion for pedagogy and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excitement about technology; already savvy or eager to learn.
• Collaborative engagement outside of the classroom to improve institutional outcomes for students and staff.
• Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset and propensity to see what is possible.
• Faculty ownership and leadership in the classroom, discipline, and College.
• Collegiality and respect for everyone.
• Excited about and committed to advancing the college’s future: student success, ongoing accreditation, growth in access and programs, and a great place to work.

Course Description

General Chemistry I

Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry. Emphasis on measurement, components of matter, atomic and molecular structure, quantitative relationships including foundational stoichiometry, and major classes of chemical reactions. CH/CHE/CHEM 221Z is a lecture course; CH/CHE/CHEM 227Z is the laboratory component.

• Depending upon qualifications, other courses may include:

Water Chemistry in Aquatic Systems

This course covers water chemistry dynamics in aquatic systems and topics including lab safety, occupational safety, the nitrogen cycle, salinity, dissolved oxygen, acid/base chemistry, pH and buffering, ozone chemistry, coliform bacteria testing, spectrophotometer use, handling and disposal of water quality reagents, management of conservative and nonconservative salts, dilutions, molarity, stoichiometry, and basic calcifying invertebrate chemistry and husbandry. The class will focus on the chemistry of human‑managed aquatic systems like aquarium and aquaculture facilities but will relate the issues to the ecosystems that aquatic animals inhabit. The AALSO Water Quality Technician Level 1 test will be incorporated into the final exam for this course.

General Physics

Introductory physics (algebra‑based) for science majors, pre‑medical, pre‑dental, pre‑chiropractic, and pre‑physical therapy students. Topics include mechanics (including statics), forces and motion, energy, collisions, circular motion, and rotational dynamics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Student Success

• Instruct students using approved course outcome guides and accurate syllabi.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Meet all assigned classes.
• Apply the college’s values for teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning that applies to students’ academic and career goals.
• Meet the curricular needs of students at various learning levels.
• Encourage mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment.
• Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourages student and instructor interaction.
• Actively engage students in the learning process.
• Encourage creative and critical thinking.
• Evaluate and grade student progress and systematically assess the program using meaningful indicators to assure currency, improve teaching and learning strategies, and achieve stated student learning outcomes for all students, including underrepresented students and first‑generation college students.
• Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.
• Assess the achievement of student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional level.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
• Interact with students, staff, and administration in a professional manner.
• Assure effective two‑way communication at all levels of responsibility.
• Engage in a reasonable amount of student contact outside of instruction to respond to questions and resolve course‑related problems.
• Complete required college trainings.

Additionally, part‑time faculty are invited and encouraged to participate in professional development and other institutional work (such as attending department meetings, engaging in committee work, and advancing shared governance).

Compliance

• Comply with published College Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain a safe learning and working environment by following all laws, policies, and procedures established by the College and through state and federal oversight (such as OSHA and Title IX).
• Maintain College safety standards in work areas; ensure that students are trained in good safety practices and make reasonable efforts to ensure that students follow good safety practices.

Other Duties as Needed

• Use of media aids, the library, and other resources, as applicable.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility but may lead the work of Student, Volunteer, and/or Temporary Staff assigned to the area.

Leading Work Includes

• Train and orient new hires in position tasks.
• Provide instructions on work tasks.
• Offer guidance, encouragement, and answer questions to ensure work tasks are completed efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications – Chemistry

• Master’s Degree or higher in Chemistry or related field with sufficient graduate credits in Chemistry.
• Related Field Examples: Chemical Education, Biochemistry, Physical Sciences, Pharmacology, etc.

Minimum Qualifications – Physics

• Master’s Degree or higher in Physics or related field with sufficient graduate credits in Physics.
• Related Field Examples: Engineering (various), Math or any science other than physics, Math Education, Secondary Science Education, etc.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, see, talk or hear.
• Often required to have mobility to move between offices, classrooms, and floors.
• Use hands to finger, handle or operate computers, objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Light physical exertion with occasional bending, stooping, pulling, and moderate lifting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have the ability to carry equipment and tools of moderate weight, using arms and hands.
• Specific vision and hearing abilities required include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and complete and maintain various types of records.
• Ability to hear the conversational voice and effectively communicate responses.
• Work occurs in an office environment with potential for interruptions and background noise.

Assignment will include presence at all primary OCCC locations and may include evening and weekend work. Travel between College sites and other locations will be required. Occasional travel and overnight stays outside of Lincoln County may be required for training and other purposes.

The use of tobacco and smoke‑emitting materials and devices, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all of the college’s campuses, including building exteriors and parking lots.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oregon Coast Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

• Faculty positions are represented by the collective bargaining agreement between American Federation of Teachers and Oregon Coast Community College.
• Part‑time faculty have term‑to‑term appointments. New part‑time faculty will be evaluated during their first term of employment.