Chemistry Faculty, 10-month

About the Role

CCBC is currently seeking an individual prepared to teach various Chemistry lecture and lab courses including introductory, general, and organic chemistry. Fifteen credit hours of instruction per semester, office hours, college and community service, and ongoing professional development are required. The position is located on one of our campuses but may require teaching classes at other locations scheduled during days, evenings, or weekends. Preferred candidates are enthusiastic about content and pedagogy, use best teaching practices, and are committed to student learning. Preference will be given to applicants who present evidence of excellence in teaching, experience at the Community College level, and those who through education and experience demonstrate ability to teach across multiple Physical Science disciplines.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field with significant relevant coursework required.
• Must have two years of teaching Chemistry at the high school level or above.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work effectively with colleagues and students.
• Experience working with diverse populations in a learning environment and experience with the use of technology in teaching science.
• Must be able to operate Chemistry laboratory equipment.
• Must be prepared to teach Introductory, General and Organic Chemistry.

Essential Duties

• Facilitate and support student learning by developing and providing clear and effective instruction using traditional and technology-based instruction.
• Meet all classes as assigned during instructional periods. Basic teaching load is 15 contact hours each week.
• Communicate effectively with students by disseminating academic information including syllabi and academic policies and by responding to e-mails and phone calls from students in a timely manner.
• Provide opportunities to meet with students (office hours) at least one hour each week for scheduled or unscheduled meetings for each three credits of teaching contact hours.
• Provide effective and appropriate assessment with prompt qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Keep instructional materials and student work organized and accessible. Maintain the Learning Management System site, providing students access to syllabi, grades and other supplemental course material.
• Support students and other college units and comply with relevant state and federal laws (nominate tutors, write letters of recommendation, refer students to counseling, assist students with special needs, suggest library purchases, help resolve registration issues, maintain student privacy).
• Collaborate with colleagues in ongoing curricular development including content update, curricular alignment, assessment activities and record keeping.
• Collaborate with staff by completing and submitting reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in committee, departmental, College and School meetings.
• Provide College and Community Service through collegial and individual initiatives.
• Maintain and develop professional expertise through ongoing professional development or scholarship.

Benefits

Health and Medical

• Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP), Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN), Kaiser
• Prescription Drug Benefits: included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums for CIGNA Plans; included in Kaiser Medical Premium for Kaiser
• Mental Health: emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Spending Account: $2,600
• Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care): $5,000

Financial

• Term Life Insurance: MetLife Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10); Employee Supplemental Life Insurance available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000; Supplemental Term Life Insurance available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
• Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty. Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
• Long-Term Disability Plan: pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher's Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (7% contributory)
• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature available when you open a 403(b) account, allowing employees to contribute after-tax dollars and withdraw tax-free dollars upon retirement. Offered by: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.

Legal Services

• Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union

• First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

• Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Work and Family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits

• Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance

• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade.
• Employees eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment.
• Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award

• Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College's Educator's Legacy Scholarship Program

• CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees. McDaniel College has extended its Educator's Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
• Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years. The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment.

Mandated Federal Benefits

• Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience

• ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
• Check cashing with appropriate ID
• Free Parking
• Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library