Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry

TITLE: Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

REPORTS TO: Chair, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty- Adjunct

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time, as needed

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Kentucky State University (KSU) invites applications for an Adjunct (non-tenure-track) position in Chemistry at an Instructor level. This position will teach Chemistry courses in a 16-week framework. In-person instruction is desired, but an online teaching format would be considered. The teaching load will consist of one to two undergraduate Chemistry major or general education natural sciences service course(s).

Candidates will prepare course materials, deliver instructions, and engage a range of diverse undergraduate students in learning foundational knowledge, and skills essential for Chemistry and related curriculums.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Our School of Agriculture and Natural Resources takes a Learning-Centered approach to course curriculums:

• Responsible for assisting, guiding, coaching, and facilitating undergraduate students with constructing knowledge through gathering, synthesizing information, and integrating it with the general skills of inquiry, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Candidates will develop a class culture that is cooperative, collaborative, and actively supportive of students involved with the course materials, instructions, and keeping up with formative and summative evaluations.
• Responsible for delivering course content in a student receptive manner, the knowledge, skills, and experiences each student needs to successfully achieve course learning outcomes as outlined in the course syllabus. Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.
• Responsible for creating and posting a course syllabus, and a class schedule for each class being taught during each semester. Create course curriculum, upload or provide course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations, and other course materials required to deliver course information understandably and interestingly to ensure students are engaged with course materials to achieve course learning outcomes.
• Responsible for creating and posting course rubrics to assess each student’s performance related to the course’s learning objective and to identify areas for student improvement.
• Responsible for assisting students in mastering course material by being available through “office hours” and at other times to answer questions and assist students better to understand the material in one-on-one or small group sessions.
• Responsible for meeting all class periods or communicating weekly (virtual) and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.
• Responsible for assigning grades and maintaining course/student records following FERPA regulations and submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
• Duties include but are not limited to: teach 1-2 introductory courses in chemistry, plus upper-level courses in either Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Biochemistry; in various formats including online and in-person modes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Philosophical alignment with the mission, vision, and core values of Kentucky State University.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the university setting.
• Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate student level.
• Demonstrated ability to create, articulate, and assess course learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in creating course materials (syllabus, handouts, presentations, etc.), which enhance student interest and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage effective grading rubrics for consistent and uniform grading results.
• An understanding of the uses of Blackboard.
• An understanding of the Chemistry discipline area.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other appropriate and reasonably required duties as assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Required: At least a Master’s of Science in Chemistry or Chemistry related field or hold a degree in Chemistry or Chemistry related field of instruction at least one level above the courses being taught.

Licensing and Certifications: NA

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires working in an office and/or classroom setting.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply







KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.