CANDIDATE POOL - Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Job Description :

RESUME REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS FOR THIS CANDIDATE POOL WILL OCCUR ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE PLACED INTO THE ACTIVE CANDIDATE POOL AND MAY BE NOTIFIED WHEN THERE IS AN ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OPENING FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE.

Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for the posting of adjunct for the Chemistry Department. This position is under the supervision of the Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Qualified applicants could possibly teach survey and introductory chemistry lecture and labs, and organic chemistry lecture and labs.

IMPORTANT NOTE : Adjunct Instructor positions are part-time, semester-to-semester, non-benefited MCCC / MTA / DCE unit positions.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :

Adjuncts will teach introductory and / or advanced Chemistry courses to students from a diverse cultural and educational background. The person filling this position believes that all students can learn, and that student engagement in the classroom enhances knowledge of academic content and leads to higher student success and demonstrates excellent teaching skills including varied pedagogical styles (i.e. collaborative, inquiry-based, computer assisted, and / or multimedia methods of delivery including experience integrating course management software as a supplement to classroom learning). Candidates will compile and report grade-related information in accordance with MCCC / MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement based on College deadlines.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related fields.
• Demonstrated effectiveness with on-line teaching.
• 2-3 years of college teaching experience.
• Experience creating and implementing student learning outcomes, evaluating student performance and progress through a variety of assessment approaches; the use of classroom technology, online learning, and student-centered learning techniques are preferred.
• Must possess strong written communication skills and time management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information :

Salary : DCE Contract Adjunct Rates

Benefits : No

Union : MCCC

Grant Funded : No

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING :

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions :

All available positions are located at : www.stcc.edu / about-stcc / employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS :

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and / or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol / Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and / or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY :

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and / or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.