"Faculty Part Time - Chemistry"

Job Details

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

Position Title
Faculty Part Time - Chemistry

Position Type
Faculty

Department
Chemistry

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time or Part Time
Part Time

Fixed Term/Tenure Track
Fixed Term

Grade
PT Faculty

Hiring Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Degree

Union/Non Union
Non Union

Job Description Summary
Faculty Part-Time, Accepting applications to establish a pool of applicants for possible future part-time openings. Salary commensurate with degree.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree or equivalent* with a minimum of 15 graduate credits in Chemistry. *Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may, at the discretion of the vice president, be determined to meet this requirement.
2. Teaching experience at the college or high school level, in area of concentration, or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area.

Criteria

CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.

1. Extent and relevance of graduate educational preparation to anticipated teaching assignments.
2. Extent and relevance of teaching experience to anticipated teaching assignments.
3. Extent and relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments.
4. Evidence of quality teaching, including faculty evaluation scores and ratings, teaching awards earned, courses designed, developed, and/or revised, etc.
5. Evidence of knowledge of and experience in employing instructional methods and techniques appropriate to different student learning styles.
6. Evidence of currency in professional discipline through continuing education, professional development, and/or scholarly activity.
7. Evidence of ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.

Job Requirements

1. Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Unofficial transcripts must accompany application for teaching positions. Official transcripts of academic work required upon an offer of employment.
3. Documentation of experience and performance required.
4. Letters of reference must be job related and dated within the past three years.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
6. 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.

Is Background Check Required?
Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ADJ08311/12

Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit a cover letter of interest, a detailed resume/cv listing qualifications and experience. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualification and criteria listed because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Candidates for teaching positions who are invited for an interview may be asked to do a teaching demonstration.

Posting Specific Questions

1. Do you have a Master's Degree or equivalent* with a minimum of 15 graduate credits in Chemistry? (*Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may, at the discretion of the vice president, be determined to meet this requirement.)
   Yes / No
2. Do you have teaching experience at the college or high school level, in area of concentration, or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area?
   Yes / No
3. Please describe in detail the extent and relevance of your teaching experience to anticipated teaching assignments. (Open Ended Question)
4. I have clearly addressed the criteria for this position in my application, resume or other attached documents.
   Yes / No
5. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Multiple choices including HERC, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
6. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source: (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Transcripts

Optional Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Other