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.