Position Title:
Part-time Faculty Chemistry & Biochemistry
Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
About the Role:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Northern Kentucky
University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time
instructors who are qualified to teach courses in one or more of
the following disciplines:
While we welcome teaching expertise in all areas, our most common
needs are in the general chemistry sequence (CHE 120, CHE 120L, CHE
121L, CHE 121L), physiological chemistry (CHE 115, CHE 115L), and
organic chemistry laboratory (CHE 310L, CHE 311L).
Teaching responsibilities involve:
- Teaching a two or three-contact hour course during scheduled
course times. Creating a syllabus with a timeline of classes for
students.
Providing times to meet students outside of class (office
hours; virtual or face-to-face).
Managing course content for students through Canvas
Managing mid-term and final grades though the MyNKU online
grading system.
Also, under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and in
consultation with the course coordinator:
- Develop and manage syllabus materials. The faculty is
responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or
online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance
relative to standardized learning objectives.
- Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department
chair. The faculty is responsible for reviewing any textbook and
other courseware changes with the academic department chair and
other full-time faculty teaching the course.
- Facilitate class instruction. The faculty is responsible for
teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives
and session plan outlines
- The faculty is expected to administer evaluations of student
performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
All applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree or
equivalent in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
Please submit your application with a cover letter, vitae, and the
names of at least three professional references. Application
materials will be used to create a database of potential part time
faculty.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: