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Instructor of Chemistry

Employer
Tarrant County College
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 13, 2024
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Posting Details

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Position Information

Posting Title

Instructor of Chemistry

Posting Number

FA000666

Position Status

Full Time

Assignment Length

170 days

Grant Funded

No

Category

Faculty

Class Code

23

Starting Pay

$64,118

Special Note

Commensurate with education and experience.

Location

Northeast

Department

NE Physical Sciences

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, Instructors aid students in their learning process by using all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*
  • Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by designated supervisor (may include online or Weekend College)
  • Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College
  • Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned
  • Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
  • Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for textbooks
  • Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
  • Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
  • Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
  • Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
  • Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
  • Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
  • Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
  • Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
  • Assists in College’s commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
  • Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses
Service Excellence
  • Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
  • Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College ( TCC )
  • Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
  • Adheres to College policies and procedures
  • Adheres to applicable safety procedures
  • Performs other related tasks as required
SUPERVISION
Works under the general supervision of the campus department instructional leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher* in ONE of the following disciplines:
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Medicinal Chemistry
OR

Master’s degree* with 18 graduate hours in ONE of the above mentioned disciplines

*from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications
  • Work experience in the discipline / teaching area
  • Experience teaching a class or facilitating training
  • Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
  • Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
  • Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
  • Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
General qualifications for new full-time faculty shall include evidence of:
  1. Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
  2. Knowledge of how students learn
  3. Ability to adapt to student learning needs
  4. Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
  5. Promotion of positive expectations of students
  6. Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
  7. Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
  8. Assessment of student learning
  9. Assessment of self-learning
  10. Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
  11. Development of relevant content for classes
  12. Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
  13. Experience mentoring and advising students
  14. Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
  15. Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
  16. Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
  17. Continued educational attainment


Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary

Posted

12/13/2024

Posting Contact Summary

Contact Name

Charlene Cole

Contact Phone

charlene.cole@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Certification / License
  2. Teaching Philosophy
  3. Military/Foster Care Preference Documentation

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