Adjunct Faculty Pool - Chemistry

About the role

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Natural Sciences. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year. At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, & an unofficial transcript.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Chemistry
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited institution with 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in physics or Master’s Degree with a major in physics. Demonstrated excellence in lecture and laboratory teaching at the community college level is preferred. First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to convey complex physics concepts to our student population, including selecting and implementing training and instructional methods appropriate for learning or teaching new concepts to our student population.
• Candidates must possess the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms and use technology for lecture and laboratory instruction.
• Additional responsibilities include preparing course materials such as homework assignments and delivering lecture and laboratory instruction according to an approved course syllabus.
• Candidates will demonstrate the ability to compile, administer and grade assigned coursework fairly and consistently and keep students informed about their progress through prompt grading of examinations and other work.
• Additionally, candidates will demonstrate their ability to manage student records and carry out the mission of the college or department.

Pay

The amount of pay per credit hour for this adjunct position is $640.

Schedule

Part‑time, term‑by‑term basis; assignments may be offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters.