Chemistry

Position Title Chemistry (Tenure-Track) Instructor Division/Department Chemistry Employee Group Faculty Status Starting Salary $57,815 – $74,300: Commensurate with Education, Qualifications and Experience Position Summary Information Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions Delta College is seeking faculty members committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life.
The candidates for faculty positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself.
Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession.
We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.
Delta believes that faculty are the heart of the institution.
We are seeking faculty members who are energized by the community college pathways and inclusivity/equity initiatives, and see it as their job to support a diverse set of learners inside and outside the classroom.
Delta embraces the notion of life-long learning and continuous improvement, and so is looking for those with a sincere desire to self-reflect on personal instructional practices and work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning for all students.
The faculty members that Delta seeks to hire live a daily work-commitment to the democratic ideal espoused in Delta’s mission.
The Chemistry Discipline at Delta College is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member committed to equity, retention, and completion for student success.
The instructor will be responsible for effective teaching in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms.
Teaching assignments include various chemistry courses.
Potential candidates can teach online and face-to-face and blended/hybrid courses during the evening, at multiple locations (Downtown Centers, Dual Enrollment Partners), and at nontraditional times as needed by the Science and Mathematics Division.
In addition, we seek candidates whose pedagogy, research, and continuous professional development have prepared them to engage with the college’s commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI).
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Demonstrate an inclusive and culturally relevant philosophy of teaching that provides learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students.
Commitment to providing a learning environment that addresses the historical and contemporary sociocultural frameworks that provide a more holistic representation of the field of chemistry.
Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually of undergraduate chemistry courses.
Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement to ensure student success.
Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and student needs.
Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college statement on diversity.
Serve the community through outreach activities.
Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the performance of the responsibilities and accountabilities.
Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
Engage fully in course, discipline, program development, curriculum development and assessment.
Committee participation at the college and related professional organizations.
Attend and participate in discipline, division and college meetings.
Possess minimum technology skills and understanding of a course management system.
Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which supports student learning and encompasses pedagogies for student success to meet course and/or program requirements.
Work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
Maintain professional development to assure currency within field of practice.
Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of and willingness to teach dual enrolled students.
Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in chemistry or related field such as chemical engineering with a minimum of 18 contact hours in chemistry Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications Demonstrated commitment to Equity and Completion Demonstrated proficiency in relevant technologies Experience working in a diverse environment Postsecondary teaching experience Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom climate and design curricula that foster greater sense of community Additional Experiences Considered Ph.
D.
in chemistry or related field Post-doctoral experience in STEM teaching or other teaching-related post-doc Pedagogy is informed by belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Community college teaching experience Online, Hybrid, or blended teaching experience teaching experience Familiarity with learning management system software Demonstrated ongoing professional growth.
Demonstration of collegiality Ability to teach across disciplines Bilingual Application Deadline Position will remain open until filled.
The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
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(Open Ended Question) * Describe your understanding and experience working with a culturally diverse student and college/university population.
(Open Ended Question) * Please discuss how your pedagogy is informed by belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.
(Open Ended Question) * Describe your understanding and experience in creating a sense of belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.
(Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcript 1 Teaching Philosophy Statement - Equity & Belonging in the Classroom Optional Documents Professional Certifications or Licensures Transcript 2 Transcript 3 Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Other