Faculty – Natural Sciences (Chemistry) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Faculty – Natural Sciences (Chemistry)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Faculty
Faculty – 9/10 Month
Southwest Tennessee Community College is aprehensive, 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 thecational level of a growingmunity 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.
We invite you to be a part of the Southwest Team

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, annualmittee service, annual professional development and participation in local, state, regional, and national professional activities andanizations.
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 inpliance 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.
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 collegemittees and provide outreach service to themunity by serving in relatedanizations ormittees.
Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Participate inanized 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 aplishments, and college transcripts.
Pass a background check if selected for hire.
Kledge, Skills, and Abilities
Kledge of teaching in a college or university.
Kledge ofputer and specialized office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Skill in selecting and using training or instructional methods and prores appropriate for the situation when teaching new material.
Ability to work with an ever-growing student population.
Ability tomunicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to conveyplex 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 amodation 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: southwest.tn/hr/benefits-overview.php
Iplete applications will not be considered.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhrsouthwest.tn, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is aprehensive, 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 thecational level of a growingmunity 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.
We invite you to be a part of the Southwest Team

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, annualmittee service, annual professional development and participation in local, state, regional, and national professional activities andanizations.
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 inpliance 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.
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 collegemittees and provide outreach service to themunity by serving in relatedanizations ormittees.
Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Participate inanized 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 aplishments, and college transcripts.
Pass a background check if selected for hire.
Kledge, Skills, and Abilities
Kledge of teaching in a college or university.
Kledge ofputer and specialized office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Skill in selecting and using training or instructional methods and prores appropriate for the situation when teaching new material.
Ability to work with an ever-growing student population.
Ability tomunicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to conveyplex 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 amodation 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: southwest.tn/hr/benefits-overview.php
Iplete applications will not be considered.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhrsouthwest.tn, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.