Chemistry Faculty

This position is expected to be based at CACs Maricopa Campus, however it is a district-wide position and travel to and teaching at other campuses may be required. The position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of chemistry for majors and non-majors including, but not limited to, Preparation for College Chemistry, Fundamental Chemistry, General Chemistry I & II, and/or Organic Chemistry I & II. Courses may be taught in different modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, hybrid, and live stream online), on different schedules (e.g., 16-week and 8-week formats), and at a variety of times (e.g., morning, afternoon, or evening).
• Provide and present course content and context in lecture, laboratory, or other learning venues, utilizing effective teaching and learning techniques for students.
• Employ a variety of assessment tools; evaluate, grade, and comment on student work to facilitate and ensure student progress through the course; assess curriculum for its effectiveness in meeting student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate and maintain effective communication with students using a variety of tools (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, virtual discussions with students in Blackboard, online messaging, phone, and/or face-to-face).
• Propose, develop, and assess instructional materials, curriculum, courses, programs, and assessment tools as necessary to meet the needs of students and the community.
• Review and update curriculum, schedules, text selection, laboratories, and syllabi in collaboration with other faculty and the Division Chair.
• Write syllabi and course or lab outlines/schedules; establish and maintain office hours per college policy; maintain records of student attendance, progress, and performance; complete and return required reports to the appropriate office by established due dates.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students, primarily in the instructional setting, through the development and implementation of effective teaching and learning strategies for diverse populations.
• Pursue and participate in professional development for continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in chemistry or a masters degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in chemistry from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Community College Teaching Experience.

1. Implementing effective pedagogies to teach a variety of college-level chemistry courses.
2. Teaching and developing college-level courses in a variety of modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online asynchronous, livestream, and hybrid).
3. Effectively communicating and collaborating with a diverse population of college faculty and staff.
4. Developing, implementing, and using assessment at a variety of levels (e.g., student, course, program, and institutional-level).
5. Creating, updating, and improving course curriculum.
6. Engaging the community through various forms of outreach.

Salary: Dependent on Qualifications.
Link to current faculty salary schedule (Download PDF reader)
Benefits Information: https://centralaz.edu/faculty-staff/talent-development/employee-benefits/

Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a Background Verification. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The level the background verification for this position is: Standard level.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.