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Piedmont Community College (NC)
Instructor, Chemistry
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What they do
A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.
$63,716 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The purpose of this position is to teach Chemistry courses. Additional duties include holding student office hours, committee assignments, and other institutional service. Essential Duties Develop and teach 18-21 contact hours of Chemistry courses per week. Teach courses in a variety of modalities (i.e. traditional, hybrid, and online) on either the Person or Caswell campus. Keep up-to-date course syllabi and assist with new course development as needed. Ensureclearlydefinedstudentlearningoutcomesarepresentforallcourses;developcoursesandfacilitate learning activities around those learning outcomes. Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate, meaningful, and maximize learning. Assess student learning using methods that are appropriate for the course, and grade work submitted by students (assignments, papers, discussion forums, tests, quizzes, projects etc.) in a timely manner, providing substantive feedback and suggestions for improvement. Submit required college records (i.e. attendance, mid term grades, final grades, etc.). Maintain weekly office hours for students and for planning purposes. Assist with program updates and revisions as needed. Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive classroom, one strongly conducive to student learning. Participate in assigned institutional committees, ad-hoc committees, advisory boards, taskforces, and/or institutional initiatives. Provide quality service to students and colleagues. Additional Duties Responsible for communicating availability with students in-person, via email, via telephone, etc. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development activities. Other duties as assigned.