Instructor Chemical Engineering Technology - Adjunct Pool

Overview

We are currently seeking an Instructor, Chemical Engineering Technology, who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

The Opportunity

You:
Your teaching skills and professional experience make you the ideal instructor because you can impart both Chemical Engineering industry knowledge and practical, hands on expertise.

Your work:
When you’re not teaching, you may be assisting students with opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers; evaluating program curricula and/or practices; advising students on academic and/or career pathways; or reviewing books and new learning materials.

Next steps:
If you’re excited about passing along your enjoyment and knowledge to a new generation of Chemical Engineering Technologists, submit your application today!

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Natural Science, Engineering, Technology or in a related field required. Master’s preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year of college level teaching experience or three (3) to ten (10) years of related work experience required.

Experience with operation and methods for analytical instruments such as: GC (essential), AA/ICP, FTIR, GC-MS, UV/Visible, HPLC, GPC, and automatic titrators.

Experience with supervision/training of lab technicians, development of curriculum and instructional materials, instruction at college-level preferred.

• Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population
• Possess good organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment
• Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation.

One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA.

Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. When you join our talented faculty team, you’ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• About 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities…