Chemistry Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Overview

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Science, Mathematics and Physical Education

Open Continuous.

Starting salary for this position is: $42.05 - $89.48 per hour based on workload category. This is an adjunct (part-time) position. Compensation will be pro-rated according to the amount of workload assigned. CCS reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities. SCC’s mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching 100-level chemistry courses, including lecture and laboratory instruction. Typical courses may include Introduction to Chemistry for Health Science Majors or Introduction to Chemistry for non-science majors. Format is typically in-person or partially online. This is not a fully online position.
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and material supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
• Supports students with availability and accessibility beyond scheduled meeting times. This may include office hours, e-mail, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative process.
• Contributes to the department's efforts to improve student success/retention in chemistry.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Master’s degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution OR a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution and a Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated use of effective oral, written, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching college chemistry courses.
• Interest or experience in the use of technology for the learning environment, including various teaching modalities (hybrid, online, etc.) and learning management systems.
• Interest in, and knowledge of, chemistry curriculum specific to allied health fields, such as nursing.
• Work or life experience in a career field involving the practical application of chemistry.

Note:

The candidate must provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. The Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibit smoking in college buildings and state-owned vehicles.

Must be able to work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation…