Adjunct Professor, Chemistry; Temple

Position: Adjunct Professor, Chemistry (Temple)
Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX
Job Type: Part-Time (Faculty)
Job Number: 00465
Division: Natural Sciences
Department: Physical Science
Opening Date: 09/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: Faculty
Salary Grade Ranking: Masters
Work Schedule: To be determined by Department Chair.
Total hours required per week: To be determined by Department Chair.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA's, and physical
requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY:
Under general instruction from the department chair, adjunct faculty teach courses as scheduled, cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships, and engage the students in active learning. Adjunct faculty will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.
Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

PREFERRED:
None
Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Teach chemistry courses at a variety of times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Develop clear syllabi and course materials
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress
• Hold regular office hours to meet with and advise students
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching
• Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students, colleagues, and the community
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend meetings, training, and orientations as required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• As a Temple College Employee, actively engage in the Temple College mission of creating a culture of caring by providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers and embracing the core values of Temple College:
  Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

& Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Mastery of course content.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Effective presentation and other communication skills.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for a diverse population of students.
• Ability to engage students in the learning process.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily light physical activity is required including computer usage, walking, standing, bending, and the occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in an interior/office at the Temple College, Temple location. Travel to offsite centers may be required. This is an on-site position.
• Hours will vary depending on class time. Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

WORK SCHEDULE:
To be determined by Department Chair.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK:
To be determined by Department Chair.

TRS/ORP:
TRS Only

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None

REPORTS TO:
Department Chair.
Not a Benefits Eligible Position.

PAYROLL: Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Actual deposits are paid on the last working…