Full Time Chemistry Instructor

Summary

This is a full-time teaching position in the Chemistry Department which includes lecture, lab, and recitation instruction in the following courses: Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. The instructor will also maintain labs, equipment and reagent inventories, and to develop and revise courses as needed. Responsibilities may include the possibility of teaching night, weekend, summer, and online courses. This individual must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with others, participate in curriculum development, and follow teaching effectiveness guidelines. This person will enjoy working with diverse populations, have good listening skills and the ability to understand the needs of others, be able to deal with interruptions in a patient manner, and maintain a high work ethic and integrity. The successful candidate will have the ability to be engaging to students in the learning process, be approachable, organized, and support the College mission.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Master's degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry
• Coursework in introductory, general chemistry, and organic chemistry

Preferred:

• Master's degree in chemistry
• 18 graduate credits in biology
• Teaching experience in introductory chemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry
• Teaching experience in web-based and non-traditional courses
• Experience with student advising
• Experience with curriculum development to the preferred qualifications

Provide classroom/lab instruction to students and develop theory including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats 

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide functional supervision for student employees in the labs. Supervises others in accordance with NMC's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, recognizing employees; addressing performance problems or gaps.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any classroom or lab courses, the instructor will meet the responsibilities of regular faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, Faculty Professional Development, Support of College, Community Initiatives, and Professional Qualities and Abilities.

• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
• Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
• Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
• Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
• Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Learning Management System software
• Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed
• Maintains and regularly updates Learning Management Software grade book and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization

Support of College, Community Initiatives

• Participates actively in the shared governance system
• Participates in academic area meetings and other scheduled area activities including participating in writing and supporting accreditation standards
• Meets requirements for faculty evaluation and academic advising
• Serves on specific academic areas and College-wide committees
• Supports the academic area and college through other work normally expected of faculty members
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Instructor Professional Qualities and Abilities

• Successfully organizes, executes, and follows up on projects; sets specific objectives and measures to achieve results

The Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement contains a list of faculty general https://www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/handbooks.html" target="_blank" style="font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight);">responsibilities. For more information, please refer to our website. 

Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to effectively present lectures and information to students and academic area leadership in clear and understandable manner.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, algebra, and statistical theory. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents and logarithms.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete concepts.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; and talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions due to travel between buildings, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CHECKLIST FOR HIRING COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY
 
A Faculty member who has the right combination of professional expertise, attitudes, and abilities will be equipped to meet the challenges of the next century.
 
Professional Expertise

• an educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses
• an appropriate level of expertise for courses she or he will be teaching
• an understanding of various levels of preparations represented in the typical classroom
• the understanding of various learning styles as demonstrated in development of course materials and assessments of student learning
• the understanding and successful practice of various teaching strategies
• a record of innovations which facilitate student learning
• proficiency in interfacing an understanding of how the academic and business worlds interface, as demonstrated in course curriculum
• the understanding and successful use of learning technology, both-on-line and as a tool for distance learning
• the demonstrated ability for written and oral communication

 
Professional Attitudes

• a commitment to the mission and values of the community college
• a positive attitude, including the ability to see good in self and others
• flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change
• open-mindedness, including fairness and the ability to see multiple perspectives
• the willingness to take risks and try new things
• a willingness to work hard to get the job done
• the willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth

 
Professional Abilities

• success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to engage in win-win thinking and to foster consensus
• success at initiating, executing and following up on projects, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results
• ability to accept criticism
• ability to handle conflict
• ability to motivate others
• ability to lead or to follow

This position is a part of 

• https://www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/salaries-benefits/files/nmc-faculty-collective-bargaining-agreement-2022-25.pdf" style="color: inherit;" target="_blank" title="PDF (link opens new window)">Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement 202225
This position is eligible for a 5% relocation allowance

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