Job Title: Instructor of Chemistry - Tenure Track

Job Grade: 907

Campus Location: Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other locations as needed.)

Job Purpose: The faculty member will be expected to teach all levels of Chemistry lecture and laboratory classes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide lecture/laboratory instruction for chemistry and physical science classes in accordance with the designated class format/delivery method.
• Prepare course syllabi and materials, evaluate student learning styles and outcomes, and maintain class records. 
• Maintain adequate laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of supplemental course materials for chemistry courses.
• Assist in student advising.
• Implement the College’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• May perform other divisional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree with eighteen or more graduate semester hours in chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with faculty, staff, students and the public.
  
• Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate preferred with eighteen or more graduate semester hours in chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.
  
• A minimum of three years’ experience in teaching college level Chemistry classes.
  
• Background in utilizing multimedia programs and distance learning.
  

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of standard chemical laboratory equipment such as digital balances, pH meter, spectrophotometers.
  
• Knowledge of general, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry, of preparation of standard chemical laboratory materials, chemical laboratory safety and chemical waste disposal.
  
• Active in professional chemistry society and community outreach programs and possess the ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations.
  
• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
  
• Communicate effectively and establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with others.
  
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
  

Leadership & Supervisory: This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Natural Sciences division.

Environment & Working Conditions: Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. Could be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
• Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.
• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
• Travel to local areas may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ #500513

Posting Closes: Saturday, April 5, 2025