"Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry"

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry

Reports To and Evaluated by

Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College Core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility and respect.

Preferred Qualifications
3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.

Job Summary
The adjunct instructor will teach either a CHM – 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry, CHM – 101 General Chemistry, or CHM 206 Organic Chemistry Class to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties
•Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Salary Range

Posting Details

Posting Number
ADJ00019PU

Desired Start Date
01/08/2026

Open Date
08/21/2018

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Morton College is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best diverse talent to join our team. Minorities, women, individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.