PT College Transfer Chemistry Instructor

Summary 
Part-Time faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Johnston Community College students on a semester basis. Part-Time faculty report to a department chair and/or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college.   The categories listed below constitute the expectations for the part-time faculty member. These responsibilities will be assessed utilizing student evaluations and classroom observations by the supervisor. This position requires on campus instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Provide instruction in assigned class(es) in coordination with your Department Chair and/or Associate Vice President and established course model syllabus/syllabi.   Provide a high quality learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the college. 
 

• Teach assigned classes
• Create an effective learning environment
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security
• Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required
• Submit required reports
• Participate in the college’s assessment process, if required
• Fulfill all contract provisions
• Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in areas expected to teach
• Ability to plan, organize, and deploy quality college level instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships with staff and students.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each specific duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the specific functions.
 
Education Minimum:  Master's degree required in Chemistry or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Chemistry related course work.
 
Education Preferred:  Master's degree required in Chemistry or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Chemistry related course work.
 
Experience Minimum:  One (1)  year teaching experience. 
 
Experience Preferred:  Two  (2) to three years of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment, preferably at a community college.    

Language Skills                                             

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure.
• Ability to compute fractions, percentages and decimals.

• Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.

• None required