Chemistry Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Science (Chemistry) Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Science (Chemistry) Location: Coos and Curry Counties, and online/remote FTE: Part Time Department: Sciences Pay Grade: Part Time - Adjunct Salary Schedule Exemption Status: Exempt Physical Requirements: Enclosed Reports To: Dean of Instruction and Vice President of Instruction Classification: Adjunct Part Time Faculty

Job Summary:

Southwestern Oregon Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Science (Chemistry) to teach various courses in chemistry, including general and organic chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching classes, creating course syllabi, and evaluating student progress.

Primary Purpose:

To teach classes in chemistry as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Teach various courses in chemistry: general and organic chemistry
• Use instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery)
• Evaluate students in accordance with the criteria in the course outline and other applicable college policies and procedures
• Create a course syllabus for each course taught, which includes, but is not limited to, course outcomes, course structure, materials to be covered, grading criteria, due dates for materials, exam dates, and office hours
• General duties include working effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring compliance with all Southwestern Oregon Community College rules, regulations, and policies, and demonstrating continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of teaching techniques

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in chemistry or related field
• Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted
• Accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609
• Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated college teaching experience, preferably in a community college, or documented training and experience in an integrated technology field
• Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Knowledge and ability to instruct various audiences, both individuals and groups, taking into account various learning modalities and methods
• Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the science curriculum
• Ability to use instructional delivery methods which enhance a broad public access to post-secondary education
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities
• Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form, which includes the ability to restate at various language levels, to simplify, and to use demonstrations, which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience
• Ability to use instructional delivery methods, which reflect an adult orientation
• Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community in meetings and on projects
• Ability to review, understand, apply and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature
• Willingness to teach at various hours as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must reside in the State of Oregon
• Southwestern Oregon Community College is unable to support out of state employment at this time
• Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process

Special Requirements or Licenses:

• Must have experience teaching in an online environment
• Must have any experience working/teaching in a community college setting
• How many years of full-time (or the equivalent in part time) teaching experience do you have in a Community College, University, or High School?

Additional Information:

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

Required Documents:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
• Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Non-Discrimination:

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report:

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.

Other Benefits:

• Tuition waiver awarded per term of employment
• Use of Recreation Center
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• State Health Insurance Availability if eligible for Oregon PERS
• Opportunity to be eligible for Oregon PERS

Application Instructions:

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.