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Chemistry Full-time Faculty (3 openings)

Employer
Montgomery College
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 24, 2021
Job TitleChemistry Full-time Faculty (3 openings)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Montgomery College is seeking three (3) outstanding Full-time Chemistry faculty members to fill positions beginning January 2022. We are seeking enthusiastic professionals with a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to motivate and engage students to succeed.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to student success, working in a multi-cultural environment, commitment to the community college mission and have effective oral and written communication skills. The faculty positions will be assigned to the Germantown and Rockville campuses. Both Chemistry departments have multiple general chemistry and organic chemistry teaching laboratories in modern building facilities with dedicated laboratory staff to support instructional laboratories. Faculty and students have access to analytical instrumentation at each campus including low-field NMR, FT-IR, GC-MS, AA, HPLC and UV and fluorescence spectrophotometers. Faculty have opportunities to engage with students through honors coursework and in undergraduate research. Collaboration with national labs and industry partners is encouraged. Outstanding candidates with a passion for teaching chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply to join the award-winning faculty of the Montgomery College Chemistry Discipline. These positions are part of a collective bargaining unit.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days, evenings and weekends. Montgomery College has three campuses and instructs courses at area high schools. Faculty may be assigned to any of these campuses and/or teaching online.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Teach general chemistry lecture, discussion and laboratory courses. There may be opportunities to teach organic chemistry, non-majors chemistry courses or interdisciplinary biotechnology courses.

  • Faculty members are assigned a workload consisting of a standard minimum of thirty (30) equivalent semester hours (ESH) per academic year and may include daytime, evening, and weekend and/or accelerated classes or possibly be asked to teach on another campus or online if needed. Opportunities may exist to teach summer session classes.

  • Faculty members are expected to serve on departmental, campus, and college committees, hold office hours, advise students, supervise undergraduate research projects, participate in grant activities, and maintain an active personal program of professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities.



Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Education or related Chemistry field.

  • Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.

  • Experience integrating technology into course delivery including use of a Learning Management System.

  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.

  • Demonstrated effective collaboration with colleagues.



Required Application Materials:

1. Submit a cover letter addressing how your teaching experience, scholarship, mentoring and/or service would contribute to inclusion and equity in academic excellence and student success in chemistry and support Montgomery College’s mission and vision.

2. Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Submit a statement of teaching philosophy (2-page maximum) which should include specific examples of strategies used to effectively promote student engagement as well as equity and inclusion in a diverse classroom.

4. Submit an un-official copy of your transcripts from highest degree earned.

Please submit all four required materials with your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Education or related Chemistry field. ABDs will be considered, but applicants are expected to have completed the degree by the start of the appointment.

  • Experience teaching college-level general chemistry and/or organic chemistry using research-based instructional strategies.

  • Experience utilizing high-impact teaching pedagogies to foster student engagement and active-learning.

  • Experience teaching honors or interdisciplinary courses including biotechnology.

  • Experience mentoring undergraduate research in chemistry or interdisciplinary projects.

  • Evidence of commitment to professional development and scholarly activities.

  • Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success.



Application Process:

  • Online applications must be received by September 24, 2021

  • Include dates of employment in your application or attachment.



As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

  • Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.

  • Participation in a retirement plan



Our benefits package includes: sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

Closing DateFriday, September 24, 2021

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