Adjunct Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Wesleyan College is seeking an experienced instructor to teach introductory Chemistry courses.

Wesleyan College, a four-year national liberal arts college for women, is located in Macon, Georgia, 70 miles south of Atlanta. Wesleyan was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare students to live purposeful and connected lives. Strengths of this small liberal arts college are our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts throughout our curriculum. 

This is a part-time adjunct position. To apply, upload a cover letter, resumé including three professional references, brief teaching philosophy, and an unofficial transcript from the institution(s) where relevant graduate work was completed. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach course(s) conforming to departmental and institutional standards and expectations

• Communicate and uphold clear, consistent student learning outcomes, grading policies, and e-mail/message response practices throughout the term

• Maintain a student-friendly, ADA accessible, and up-to-date Canvas LMS course site 

• Evaluate student achievement of specified learning outcomes and assign grades

• Post four-week, midterm, and final student grades according to College-specified deadlines

• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a respectful, compassionate, and timely manner

• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice

• Complete required administrative tasks according to College-specified deadlines, including: completing all hiring paperwork; signing instructor contract; submitting updated syllabus;  posting attendance, grade, and student concern reports; and reporting institutional learning outcome data

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Candidate must have a Master's or doctoral degree in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.

• Candidate should have a minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience.

• Candidate should have experience designing and maintaining an LMS course site. 

• Candidate will be required to submit copies of official transcripts (all degree levels) upon hire.

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. All applicants being considered for employment are required to submit to substance screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.