POSITION:
Chemistry Instructor
LOCATION:
Williston, ND
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Must be eligible to work in the United States. There is no sponsorship for this position.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
Full-time, exempt, 9-month contract, benefitted position. After a preliminary evaluation period, this position may become a tenure-track position.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
WSC does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chemistry Instructor is responsible for teaching Chemistry (CHEM) courses, labs and for developing CHEM course offerings at Williston State College (WSC). Successful applicant must demonstrate and maintain competence in CHEM throughout employment at the college; teach a course load of an average of 15 credits each semester of CHEM courses; teaching courses during the summer semester is optional for all faculty; regularly evaluate student progress toward course objectives; serve as academic advisor for students within the college advisement system; and serve on college, divisional and program committees as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree in another discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in discipline.
Preferred qualifications:
Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level. Well demonstrated public speaking and communication skills. Industry experience with multiple programing languages. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook email and Calendar.
SALARY:
$50,339+ , salary based on WSC Faculty Salary Matrix.
BENEFITS:
Fully paid family or single health insurance, life insurance, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, retirement, etc.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
February 28, 2026.
POSITION START DATE:
This position will begin in August of 2026 for Fall semester.
ABOUT WSC:
WSC is a two-year open enrollment college in northwest North Dakota with the mission to provide accessible, affordable, life changing, and life-long educational pathways to residents of North Dakota, the Upper Plains, and beyond. WSC provides courses for both academic transfer students and career and technical education students.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill out the WSC employment application, include a cover letter, resume, copy of college transcriptions and information for three professional references. For questions, contact HR Director, Williston State College, 1410 University Avenue, Williston, ND 58801 or email to harrison.lucas@ndus.edu. (Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.)