Position Title: Chemistry Instructor
Department: Chemistry (CHM)
Division: Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)
Location: Main Campus, Downtown Campus & Online
Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Tenure Track position (beginning Spring 2026)
Group: Faculty (FAC)
FLSA: Exempt
ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty
Revised: 2-10; 11-11; 5-13; 3-14; 7-17, 05-24, 8-25
Application Priority Deadline: October 9, 2025 Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Dean of Mathematics and Sciences
Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision may be exercised over student workers
Job Summary
Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.
Related Duties
Qualifications
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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualification
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an classroom and lab setting.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
Department: Chemistry (CHM)
Division: Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)
Location: Main Campus, Downtown Campus & Online
Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Tenure Track position (beginning Spring 2026)
Group: Faculty (FAC)
FLSA: Exempt
ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty
Revised: 2-10; 11-11; 5-13; 3-14; 7-17, 05-24, 8-25
Application Priority Deadline: October 9, 2025 Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Dean of Mathematics and Sciences
Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision may be exercised over student workers
Job Summary
Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.
- Teach Introductory and General and Organic Chemistry lecture and labs.
- Develop lab curriculum.
- Course, program, and institutional assessment with the analysis and reporting of data.
- Meet classes at assigned times.
- Plan course content and assign appropriate coursework.
- Maintain student records.
- Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
- Revise course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed.
- Collaboratively select and adopt appropriate texts and teaching materials.
- Maintain office hours convenient for students.
- Prepare course/class reports as required.
- Attend and participate in conferences related to the teaching area; membership in appropriate professional organizations is recommended.
- Submit budget requests and written narratives when appropriate.
- Keep informed on the latest research and journal articles.
- Attend required meetings (faculty, division, faculty development days, etc.)
- Assist in short-range and long-range planning.
- Participate in division, college, advisory committees, and community activities.
- Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment where appropriate.
- See that equipment and/or labs are properly maintained where appropriate.
- Maintain supply and equipment inventory where appropriate.
- Make minor repairs on machines or other lab equipment when practical and appropriate.
- Participate in assessment of student learning.
- Regular attendance is expected.
- Using tact and courtesy establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.
Related Duties
- Recruit students when appropriate.
- Assist in placement of graduates when appropriate.
Qualifications
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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualification
- An earned Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in chemistry (to teach introductory and general courses in inorganic and organic chemistry) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education beyond the master’s level is desirable. Ph.D. preferred.
- Commitment to the mission of the community college and interest in involvement in division and college initiatives are desired.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an classroom and lab setting.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.