Chemistry instructor, adjunct job description

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each position will be responsible for teaching one or more of the following courses during the Spring 2022 Semester (January 11 – May 9, 2022) depending on qualifications and interest:

• CH 113, Allied Health Chemistry plus CHL 113, Allied Health Chemistry laboratory; TF 8:00 – 9:15 am plus T 9:30 – 12:20 pm
• CH 221, General Chemistry II plus CHL 221, General Chemistry II laboratory; MR 8:00 – 9:15 am plus MR 9:30 – 12:20 pm
• CH 331, Organic Chemistry II plus CHL 331, Organic Chemistry II laboratory; MR 8:00 –9:15 am plus MR 9:30 – 12:20 pm
• CH 455, Instrumental Analysis plus CHL 455, Instrumental Analysis laboratory; MR 12:30 – 1:45 pm plus W 8:00 – 12:00 pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach a broad range of chemistry courses.
• Maintain records as required for student attendance, advising and grading.
• Evaluate and revise course content, course materials, and teaching methods as required to maintain high-quality instruction.
• Advise and/or mentor students through electronic communications and other appropriate methods.
• Assess the course and program learning outcomes.
• Support the mission of the University of Saint Mary.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.

• May also consider those with 18 graduate level credit hours in chemistry or All-But-Dissertation doctoral candidates.

• Ability to teach required course.

• Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities! We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help.

Adjunct faculty at Central Carolina Community College facilitate transformative lifelong learning by incorporating discipline-specific learning outcomes through active learning opportunities, lectures, hands-on skill development, assignments, appropriate classroom management, etc. Faculty provide authentic student assessment that allows students to improve their knowledge and skills with each assignment. Faculty focus on student success by establishing meaningful connections with students early in the semester to support the varying needs of each student throughout the semester.

Diversity Policy: Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community.
Teaching Responsibilities:

* Embrace the institutional goals of Central Carolina Community College by engaging students as full partners in the learning process, removing barriers to student progression in courses, and supporting and assisting students in achieving their educational and career goals.

* Use student learning outcomes to create a variety of activities, assignments, and assessments that ensure curriculum goals will be met.

* Create a dynamic instructional environment that promotes a positive, interactive, and inclusive learning experience for all students.

* Maintain a Blackboard course with a syllabus and gradebook for each class.

* Grade all assignments in a timely manner and ensure that all grades are reported within the 10-day college grading policy.

* Provide personalized and constructive feedback on student assignments by recognizing what students did well and identifying attainable improvements for future work.

* Respond to all student communication within two business days.

* Report attendance weekly.

* Assume other duties as assigned.

Institutional Responsibilities:

* Participate in activities required to maintain program and/or college accreditation standards.

* Attend advisory board meetings as requested by your supervisor.

* Engage in a minimum of 5 hours of professional development each year.

* Maintain current knowledge of your discipline and renew industry credentials, as needed.

* Attend departmental, divisional, and college wide meetings.

* Cultivate a culture of care and advocacy through compassion, inclusion, opportunity, integrity, courage, and people.

Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Barbering and Cosmetic Arts Adjunct Instructor will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities.

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree in Chemistry or Master's Degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Chemistry.

Preferred Requirements

Experience working with diverse learners, using technology in lab instruction, experience instructing high school students.

An incumbent is responsible for implementing curricula, instructing assigned courses consistent with syllabi, and evaluating student learning, and fostering student success. Nature and Scope

An incumbent in this class typically reports to the Dean of Instruction through and Instructional Director, Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator. An incumbent is expected to plan, organize, and instruct in a manner to promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the College's values and goals.
Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities as determined by the supervisor:

1. Plan, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system (LMS), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success.

2. Demonstrates sound practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students' diverse academic needs.

3. Follows the prescribed course outline and uses texts selected by the department plus other supplemental material the Department Chairperson deems appropriate.

4. Provides instruction according to the class meeting schedule and instructional hours established for the session (length of the course during the semester) and delivery method (face-to-face, hybrid, web-enhanced, or online). Notifies the Department Chairperson of the necessity of cancelling any class meeting prior to the class or in emergencies as soon thereafter as possible.

5. Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) that the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, and timely feedback.

6. Makes oneself accessible and available to answer students' questions in a timely manner.

7. Adheres to College policies and procedures relating to employment, academic matters, student behavior, and the Academic Calendar. Maintains adequate and timely student records (e.g. grades are posted in the LMS in a timely fashion). Evaluates and reports students' progress and attendance in a timely manner.

8. Encourages students' completion of the course evaluation form, reviews course evaluation summaries and develops a plan for improvement, as appropriate.

9. Attends and participates in various College meetings for the purpose of orientation, professional development or other departmental or operational activity as assigned.

10. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of sound instructional techniques and methods.

Knowledge of relevant subject matter in the incumbent's discipline/department.

Knowledge of computers and instructional methodology.

Knowledge of theoretical foundations of learning and instruction as applied to the face-to-face, hybrid, and distance learning environments.

Knowledge and understanding of competency-based learning.

Ability to use teaching strategies that will promote successful learning by addressing different learning styles and strategies.

Ability to use assessment to enhance learning.

Ability to understand, evaluate, and make appropriate use of instructional technology.

Ability to form an inclusive environment that respects diverse talents and ways of learning.

Ability to understand and maintain a commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a diverse population in a multicultural environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Four (4) years of relevant experience.

Rev. 07/01/15