"Chemistry Instructor"

Job Summary

Provide a world-class learner experience for Central Arizona College students. Perform instruction-related and other duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, vision, mission, policies, and procedures of the College.

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/