Adjunct Instructors – Chemistry
This position reports to the Chair of Physical & Biological Sciences Department and the Dean of Arts & Sciences.

Appointment Period:

One academic semester

Responsibilities: Adjuncts are needed to teach Chemistry lectures and labs.

Specific Duties:
  1. Conducting all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared way
  2. Thorough and accurate correction of assignments, providing appropriate constructive feedback
  3. Prompt return of corrected work
  4. Providing guidance and support to students
  5. Reporting student grades and attendance
  6. Replying to email communication from students and colleagues promptly
  7. Enforcing all administration policies and rules governing students
  8. Maintaining accurate and complete student records
  9. Be committed to the implementation of the philosophy and conceptual frame-work of Rhodes State College and the Division of Arts & Sciences
  10. Other instructional or academic duties as assigned
Major Work Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Chemistry is preferred. Appplicants with a Master's in a closely related fields with at least 18 semester hours (or the quarterly equivalent) of graduate courses in Chemistry are also eligible. Previous teaching experience at the two-year and/or four-year college level is preferred. Ability to interact positively with students and colleagues is essential. Must be committed to the two year college mission and quality instruction.

Salary: Commensurate with education and academic experience.

Application: Send all materials electronically to the Office for Human Resources at Rhodes State College at: jobs@rhodesstate.edu. Please include the following: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vita, 3) list of three [3] references who can speak directly to your teaching abilities and content knowledge [including names, titles, email address, cell phone number and work phone number], and 4) unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. Scholarship is desirable, but a strong commitment to teaching excellence, and student service is required. Successful candidates will possess a commitment to serving a culturally and economically diverse student population in a rural context. References are contacted at the point when applicants advance through the interview process. A College employment application will be completed at the time of interview, and a criminal background check will be required prior to receiving an offer of employment. Rhodes State College is committed to promoting a culturally diverse environment. We encourage candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education to apply.

Posted: 7/1/2019


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