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Adjunct instructor - Chemistry

Utah Valley University · Orem, UT · 1 wk ago
EducationPart-time

Summary Of Responsibilities

  • Design and teach courses in field of study.
  • Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
  • Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
  • Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops through using appropriate teaching methods.
  • Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
  • Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
  • Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
  • Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
  • Captures and coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
  • Affords assistance to counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
  • Serves on committees and attends faculty and other meetings as assigned.
  • Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by:
    • Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications.
    • Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments.
    • Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required.
    • Attending professional and specialty courses.
    • Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related area and two years of teaching or closely related professional experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related area and one year of teaching or closely related professional experience to teach lecture course.

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