Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry AY 26/27

Position Summary

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides students with a written course syllabus.
• Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning.
• Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and complete course records.
• Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions.
• Values the collaborative process and uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles to incorporate varied delivery methods in instruction.
• Participates in student advising and registration.
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning, access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations.
• Complies with Dallas College board policies, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
• Commits to the college mission and goals through participation in planning division objectives and budget requests.
• Serves on and attends college committees as assigned.
• Participates in campus commencement exercises and other required college meetings and activities.
• Participates in performance appraisal processes.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• May work with student clubs and/or organizations.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas College and external organizations, businesses, community groups, as well as faculty, staff, and students.
• Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities.
• Participates in professional development activities and completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations through formal training and past work experiences.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum qualifications:
  • For credit classes transferable toward a higher degree: Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
  • For workforce education degree or certificate courses: combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three (3) years of direct or related work experience other than teaching.
  • For developmental courses: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency (e.g., teaching experience, honors, graduate coursework, or other related accomplishments). Official transcripts required at interview.
• Bilingual or multilingual ability preferred.
• Subject to criminal background check; some positions may require fingerprint check.

Pay

Compensation is an hourly rate that varies by program and contract. Position is classified as Exempt (FLSA United States of America).

Schedule

All positions are on‑site roles. After six months of employment, employees may apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. Academic (Faculty) positions require on‑campus presence even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College District) has served more than three million students across seven campuses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As one of the largest community college systems in Texas, we place students at the center of everything we do and are committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We are an equal‑opportunity system providing education and employment without discrimination based on any protected characteristic, and we make reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disability needs.

Application deadline: September 18, 2026.