Adjunct Faculty Pool - Chemistry

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Chemistry

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Natural Sciences

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Natural Sciences. The amount of pay per credit hour for this adjunct position is $640.

THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer.

Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, & an unofficial transcript.

Instructors are responsible for coordinating, planning, preparing, and presenting materials in combined lecture/laboratory courses. Instructors are responsible for performing assigned duties during day, evening or weekend classes on any assigned Southwest Tennessee Community College campus and ensuring that assigned classes are held as scheduled. Additional related activities include instructional counseling, academic advising, committee service, participation in college wide faculty training or professional programs and participation in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

Faculty are required to maintain office hours for performing academic advising for students, assist students with course-related problems outside of the classroom (tutoring), and other course related duties. Instructors must maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Students must be informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements. Faculty are expected to stay abreast of developments in the field of chemistry by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development.

In addition, instructors may participate in program and curriculum review, student learning outcome initiatives and curriculum improvements. Instructors may perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Chemistry
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution with 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in physics or Master’s Degree with a major in physics.
• Demonstrated excellence in lecture and laboratory teaching at the community college level is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to convey complex physics concepts to our student population, including selecting and implementing training and instructional methods appropriate for learning or teaching new concepts to our student population.
• Candidates must possess the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms and use technology for lecture and laboratory instruction.
• Additional responsibilities include preparing course materials such as homework assignments and delivering lecture and laboratory instruction according to an approved course syllabus.
• Candidates will demonstrate the ability to compile, administer and grade assigned coursework fairly and consistently and keep students informed about their progress through prompt grading of examinations and other work.
• Additionally, candidates will demonstrate their ability to manage student records and carry out the mission of the college or department.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.