Instructor, Chemistry

Overview

The Humanities and Sciences Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track teaching position in Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach college-level Chemistry courses to students in our applied, technical, and transfer degree programs. Review of applications will begin on 3/2/2026.

As part of our faculty team, Chemistry Instructors are expected to provide high-quality instruction, work with our colleagues, laboratory staff, and administrators to improve the student-learning experience, be involved in curriculum development and implementation, and be committed to the mission and values of the College.

• Teach lecture and laboratory components of a range of Chemistry courses, including General Chemistry (one-year sequence), Everyday Chemistry;
  Basic Chemistry;
  General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (both one- and two-semester courses), and Organic Chemistry (one-year sequence).
• Develop curriculum, review, and maintain Chemistry Department course materials.
• Support collaboration with other College Departments and Programs.
• Support the mission of the College, Division, and Department.
• Develop and update laboratory procedures and classroom demonstrations to be used by full- and part-time faculty in Chemistry.
• Provide input in acquisitions of equipment and instrumentation for the Department.
• Assist in ensuring a safe laboratory environment.
• Engage in committee work and College-wide service.
• Engage in professional development to stay current with effective teaching practices and procedures.
• Teach day and/or evening classes at any Cincinnati State campus.
• Fulfill other responsibilities of tenure-track faculty members.
• Support College initiatives as a representative of the Chemistry Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Deliver effective instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning, student involvement, and student success.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Provide students with syllabi that outline student-learning outcomes, course expectations, assessments, and schedules.
• Prepare course materials and lessons.
• Develop practical learning activities that align with the learning outcomes defined in the Chemistry Department’s General Syllabi.
• Use varied methods of instruction, including but not limited to lecture, group work, and demonstrations.
• Serve as course-keeper for Chemistry courses and maintain and provide master syllabi to all instructors of those courses.
• Submit student grades, administrative reports, and conduct other required record-keeping in a thorough and timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge and best practices within chemistry and chemical education.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with the College policy.
• Attend College, Departmental, and Divisional meetings.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree in a related field, including a cohesive set of at least 18 semester hours of graduate course work in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of experience as the primary instructor of college-level courses at a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience with or ability to learn and use the College’s Learning Management System (Brightspace).

• Three years’ experience as primary instructor of college-level Chemistry courses at a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching in a two-year technical or community college.
• Experience in submitting Chemistry courses for statewide transfer approval, such as The Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Transfer Assurance Guarantee or Ohio Transfer 36.
• Two years of teaching experience in Organic Chemistry I and II, lectures and labs.

• Proven success in addressing the needs of students from diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, both in-person and on-line, and to distribute relevant course material in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage in a diverse professional…