Instructor, Chemistry
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Person County Campus, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FFP25070NASC03
Division
Natural Science
Opening Date
08/05/2026
Description
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to teach Chemistry courses. Additional duties include holding student office hours, committee assignments, and other institutional service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties
- Develop and teach 18-21 contact hours of Chemistry courses per week.
- Teach courses in a variety of modalities (i.e. traditional, hybrid, and online) on either the Person or Caswell campus.
- Keep up-to-date course syllabi and assist with new course development as needed.
- Ensureclearlydefinedstudentlearningoutcomesarepresentforallcourses;developcoursesandfacilitate learning activities around those learning outcomes.
- Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate, meaningful, and maximize learning.
- Assess student learning using methods that are appropriate for the course, and grade work submitted by students (assignments, papers, discussion forums, tests, quizzes, projects etc.) in a timely manner, providing substantive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Submit required college records (i.e. attendance, mid term grades, final grades, etc.).
- Maintain weekly office hours for students and for planning purposes.
- Assist with program updates and revisions as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive classroom, one strongly conducive to student learning.
- Participate in assigned institutional committees, ad-hoc committees, advisory boards, taskforces, and/or institutional initiatives.
- Provide quality service to students and colleagues.
Additional Duties
- Responsible for communicating availability with students in-person, via email, via telephone, etc.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Completion of a Master's degree in Chemistry or Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Chemistry.
Licenses and Certificates:
Valid state drivers license.
Specialized Training:
Two years teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledgeoforganizationordepartmentoperations,services,and policies.
- Knowledgeofgeneralofficeproceduresand protocols.
- KnowledgeoftheCollege'sLearningManagement System.
- Skilledinclassroom management
- SkilledinMicrosoftOffice,includingExcel,Word,and PowerPoint.
- Skilledinoralandwritten communication
- Skilledinplanningsemestercourseschedulesandlesson plans.
- Abilitytodeliverinstructioninawaythatstimulatesintellectualcuriosityandencouragesindependentand creative thinking.
- Abilitytomaintainaclean,orderly,andsafeteaching environment.
- Abilitytorecognizeandrespondappropriatelytothediversityofstudentbackgrounds,skills,andlearning styles.
- Abilitytomaintainathoroughandcurrentunderstandingofinstructionalareasand disciplines.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands
This job requires frequent talking or hearing and standing; occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, gripping, or feeling with hands; typing/repetitive movement, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and sitting. Frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Health and Safety Standards
All employees of Piedmont Community College who must enter an outside agency for the purpose of their work will be expected to adhere to the health and safety standards of that agency. This includes background checks, vaccinations, or any other requirements set forth by the agency.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Employer Piedmont Community College (NC)
Address 1715 College Drive
Roxboro, North Carolina, 27574
Phone 336-322-2192
Website https://www.piedmontcc.edu/