Instructor, Chemistry

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. 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 asneeded. 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 planningpurposes. Assist with program updates and revisions asneeded. Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive classroom, one strongly conducive to studentlearning. 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 developmentactivities. Other duties asassigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None 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 driver's license. Specialized Training Two years teaching experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of organization or department operations, services, andpolicies. Knowledge of general office procedures andprotocols. Knowledge of the College's Learning ManagementSystem. Skilled in classroommanagement Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, andPowerPoint. Skilled in oral and writtencommunication Skilled in planning semester course schedules and lesson plans. Ability to deliver instruction in a way that stimulates intellectual curiosity and encourages independent and creative thinking. Ability to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe teachingenvironment. Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to the diversity of student backgrounds, skills, and learning styles. Ability to maintain a thorough and current understanding of instructional areas and disciplines. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont Community College (NC)