Faculty, Chemistry (Instrumental Liaison)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design, and other activities that contribute to the department, division, and College. The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, or the President or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in chemistry or a Master's degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in chemistry.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience in chemistry lecture and lab at the college level, or pertinent professional experience relevant to teaching area.
• Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred.

AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Relevance of teaching experience to anticipated teaching assignment in chemistry.
• Relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments.
• Evidence of quality teaching, including faculty evaluation scores and ratings, teaching awards earned, courses designed, developed, and/or revised, etc.
• Evidence of currency in professional discipline through continuing education, professional development and/or scholarly activity.
• Evidence of experience in or knowledge of curriculum development and instructional technology.
• Extent of experience with modern instrumentation, computational methods, and laboratory techniques.
• Monitors chemistry laptops, computers, and software and ensures timely updates.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, inventory control and monitoring of chemistry instrumentation in the laboratory spaces.
• Maintain the chemistry e-Organization.
• Work closely with the Deans to develop annual instrument upkeep and maintenance budgets and submit these annual budgets to the Dean.
• Reestablish and maintain vendor relationships for chemistry instrumentation.
• Ensure viability of instrument output devices.
• Stock instrument consumables.
• Ensure SOPs and login records are available for each instrument.
• Test fume hoods, chart and report fume hood performance.
• Update and upgrade labs.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions may be required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• The salary range for full time faculty positions is $53,850 – $75,850 depending on education and experience.
• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health and welfare coverage.