What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Chemistry Instructor position at Northwestern Michigan College?
Salary : $61,382.00 - $71,027.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2022-00338
Division : Educational Services
Department : Chemistry
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 8 : 00 AM Eastern
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Summary & Qualifications :
Summary
This is a full-time teaching position in the Chemistry Department which includes lecture, lab, and recitation instruction in the following courses : Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. The instructor will also maintain labs, equipment and reagent inventories, and to develop and revise courses as needed. Responsibilities may include the possibility of teaching night, weekend, summer, and online courses. This individual must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with others, participate in curriculum development, and follow teaching effectiveness guidelines. This person will enjoy working with diverse populations, have good listening skills and the ability to understand the needs of others, be able to deal with interruptions in a patient manner, and maintain a high work ethic and integrity. The successful candidate will have the ability to be engaging to students in the learning process, be approachable, organized, and support the College mission.
Qualifications
Required :
- A Master's degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry
- Coursework in introductory, general chemistry, and organic chemistry
Preferred :
Essential Responsibilities
Provide classroom / lab instruction to students and develop theory including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats
Supervisory Responsibilities
May provide functional supervision for student employees in the labs. Supervises others in accordance with NMC's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, recognizing employees; addressing performance problems or gaps.
Teaching Responsibilities
When teaching any classroom or lab courses, the instructor will meet the responsibilities of regular faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, Faculty Professional Development, Support of College, Community Initiatives, and Professional Qualities and Abilities.
Faculty Professional Development
Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization
Support of College, Community Initiatives
Instructor Professional Qualities and Abilities
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Other duties may be assigned.
Work Environment
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, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to effectively present lectures and information to students and academic area leadership in clear and understandable manner.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, algebra, and statistical theory. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents and logarithms.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete concepts.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; and talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions due to travel between buildings, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Information
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Please select the highest degree attained :
Do you have a Master's degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry?
Have you had coursework in introductory, general chemistry, and organic chemistry?
Do you have teaching experience? If yes, please briefly describe.
Do you have teaching experience in introductory chemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry?
Do you have teaching experience in web-based and non-traditional courses?
Do you have experience with student advising?
Do you have experience with curriculum development?
Do you have a Master's degree in chemistry?
Do you have 18 graduate credits in biology?
Required Question
Salary : $61,382 - $71,027
