Assistant Professor, Chemistry (Natural Sciences)

Application Deadline:           Friday, January 14, 2022

Salary & Benefits:                         Starting salary based on rank and applicable steps as per the Salary Schedule.  Promotional placement is not limited to posted salary range maximum. Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, and tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.

Classification:                                  Full-time Faculty, 9-month, Continuing Contract (Tenure Track), Exempt

Location:                                            Northwest Campus and Educational Centers in Alachua and Bradford Counties, Florida.

OVERVIEW:  Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community college in the United States.  Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity.  Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs.  A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.  SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Santa Fe College’s Natural Sciences within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides pre-professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of engineers, physicians, and scientists.  The Natural Sciences Department also provides non-sciences majors with general education science courses to enable them to understand and appreciate the role of the sciences in daily life and the world community.

Natural Sciences at Santa Fe College is seeking a full-time, continuing contract, nine-month (9) Assistant Professors to promote and encourage student success through quality science instruction focusing on introductory, general, and organic chemistry.  Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor, chemistry will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of scientific concepts consisting of teaching assignments which may include introductory chemistry, chemistry I and II, consumer chemistry, organic chemistry I and II, quantitative analysis and all associated labs.  Faculty may be assigned to SF’s main Northwest campus or housed at any of the College’s six educational centers.  Course offerings within the Natural Sciences Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.  Santa Fe College full-time Natural Sciences faculty have a primary nine (9) month contract based on teaching 15 credit hours in the fall and 15 credit hours in the spring; other teaching opportunities over and above contractual obligations and during summer semesters may be available for additional compensation based upon departmental need.

Responsibilities and duties may include:

• Plan, organize, and deliver analytical, inorganic, physical and organic chemistry instruction in laboratory, classroom, and/or real-world settings to promote student success within a community college environment.
• Collaborate with other faculty to evaluate, revise, and develop program curriculum and pedagogical methods that cultivate student learning and enhance the mastery of course content.
• Collaborate with colleagues, local educators, and other school professionals to create and promote joint outreach, as well as develop educational partnerships and activities.
• Support and promote the mission of the department and college, which centers on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, faculty scholarship, professional development, and service.
• Participate in departmental meetings and college committee work.
• Assist with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Strictly honor student confidentiality and privacy as per appropriate laws, regulations, and college rules.
• Provide and promote service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to:  Chair, Natural Sciences

Qualifications

Required:  A Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate course hours in the qualifying fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and/or Biochemistry.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Teaching experience in a community college and/or university setting and familiarity with classroom technologies and productivity tools are also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed SF Employment Application, a letter of intent which describes his/her interest in teaching Chemistry at Santa Fe College and explains the strengths he/she can bring to this faculty position, a current, up-to-date resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, college transcripts, and a written statement that describes his/her philosophy of teaching and engaging students at an open door institution are all required to be considered for this position. Additionally, current letters of recommendation are strongly valued as part of our application review process and therefore applicants are strongly encouraged to upload (3) three letters of recommendation with their other required application materials. Please note the (3) three letters of recommendation are required prior to the extension of an employment offer. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.