Part-Time Faculty: Chemistry Instructor

Overview

CHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR – Faculty Part-Time

The position of Chemistry Instructor is Open Until Filled to create a qualified instructor pool. If you are interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting, this is the position for you. As the Part-Time Chemistry Instructor, you will teach a full range of chemistry courses for majors and non-majors.

If you are passionate about helping community college students reach their educational goals, this part-time faculty position may be of interest to you. We are actively seeking qualified individuals to impact the lives of students and welcome applicants who want to supplement other employment, give back to the community, or share skills and knowledge you are passionate about.

The part-time faculty at Umpqua Community College are committed to facilitating learning using up-to-date pedagogy, technology, and discipline-specific knowledge. All faculty are responsible for teaching in all modalities and keeping current in new modalities that develop in higher education. Although facilitating learning is the primary role, faculty are also engaged in service to the college and student support activities.

Teach a full range of chemistry courses for majors and non-majors. Contribute to student success by applying current pedagogy and technology and participating in college and student support activities. Embrace multiple modalities of delivery as the college evolves in higher education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Commensurate with State of Oregon requirements of the respective academic and/or technical field. For General Education faculty, a Master’s in the discipline or the equivalent.

PREFERRED (Not Required)

Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of community college teaching experience; a minimum of five years of verifiable experience related to the field; online instruction experience preferred, classroom teaching experience desirable.

For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

Umpqua Community College honors Veterans Preference. Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR  and . Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Documents

Required:

DD Form 214 or 215, or equivalent documentation; or a letter from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of the Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website. For information regarding Veterans’ Preference qualifications, visit  If you wish to self-identify as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available .gov.

Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC’s commitment to fair employment and the elimination of discriminatory practices.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.