Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Faculty - Natural Sciences (Chemistry)

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Natural Sciences

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, term chemistry faculty appointment reporting to the Department of Natural Sciences Chair. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. At a minimum, the related activities include curriculum development, weekly office hours, academic advising, annual committee service, annual professional development and participation in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

The faculty member is also responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned.

Job Duties

• Prepare and deliver lectures and laboratory experiences to students on topics in Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry.
• Fairly and consistently administer and evaluate laboratory activities, assignments, tests, and papers.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Provide routine and mandatory updates on grades by utilizing PAWS Grades and the Southwest grade reporting system, as required by law.
• Comply with the Southwest PAWS minimum use policy.
• Report attendance utilizing the Southwest attendance reporting system, as required by law.
• Maintain ten (10) weekly office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, etc.
• Advise and counsel students on academic and career fields.
• Participate in departmental and college committees and provide outreach service to the community by serving in related organizations or committees.
• Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Participate in organized professional development annually and remain up to date on developments in the chemistry field by reading current literature, collegial collaborations, participating in professional conferences or activities, or additional academic achievements.
• May perform other duties as assign by department head or division dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry from an accredited institution with a major in chemistry or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry.
  
• Resume (or CV), statement of accomplishments, and college transcripts.
  
• Pass a background check if selected for hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of teaching in a college or university.
  
• Knowledge of computer and specialized office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
  
• Skill in selecting and using training or instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when teaching new material.
  
• Ability to work with an ever-growing student population.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
  
• Ability to convey complex chemical concepts to students.
  
• Ability to use smart classroom technology including artificial intelligence for classroom and laboratory instruction.
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.