Instructor of Chemistry

About the role

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date.
• Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.).
• Perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources.
• Other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards.
• Evaluate and assess student learning outcomes.
• Provide student support, mentoring, and academic advising.
• Develop curriculum and periodically review and update instructional materials.
• Aid in program reviews and accreditation-related activities.
• Plan and execute program-related events.
• Attend workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in convocation and commencement ceremonies.
• Service on assigned committees and task forces.
• Attend and participate in committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

The posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications and responsibilities that are stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biochemistry or Chemistry.
• Successfully Candidate must have or must possess:
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years’ related college-level teaching experience (48+ credits).
• Experience teaching General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, General Biology I, Introduction to Biology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry I or Organic Chemistry II.
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Pay and Benefits

Salary $65,708 approximate annual*

Because the start date for this position falls within the second semester of the academic year, bi-weekly pay will be prorated across the remaining pay periods. At the conclusion of this period, (start of the Fall semester) bi-weekly earnings will be adjusted to reflect the full annual salary applicable at that time.

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies.
• Multiple retirement plan options.
• Comprehensive health insurance choices.
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection.
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable).

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter.
• A current resume.

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes: Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted. Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

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