Faculty, Chemistry (Tenure-Track)

Description Summary

The Chemistry Instructor will teach Chemistry courses to a diverse
student population. The candidate will participate in campus life
and on faculty committees and perform other duties related to
teaching at a community college. The instructor must stay abreast
of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in instruction in the
scientific and community college environment and the field of
chemistry. Encourage students to engage in research projects and
the Science club. Write letters of recommendation for students. The
responsibility and duties of the instructor may change as the needs
of the college change.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To instruct students effectively in the facts, skills, and

appreciations pertaining to the assigned Chemistry courses.

• To submit 10th day and midterm roster verifications,

final grade reports, deficiency notices, attendance records, and
any other reports pertaining to the assigned courses.

• To consider the personal and educational needs of students and

assist them by seeking help from other college services.

• To inform students of educational and occupational

opportunities within the fields of Chemistry, related fields and
professional programs.

• To assist the Dean and other administrators in the development

of the curriculum, preparation of course outlines, and selection of
textbooks.

• To participate in college committee(s).
• To participate in academic advising.
• To stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in

chemistry instruction at the community college.

• To develop an annual professional development plan.
• To assist in departmental program review.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Arts and

Sciences.

• Help equip and maintain the chemistry laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and the Department

Chair.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a master’s degree in a related

discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in
Chemistry.

• Demonstrated knowledge of chemistry principles and the ability

to teach assigned courses, which may include introductory, general,
and organic chemistry.

• Ability to provide effective classroom and laboratory

instruction using teaching methods that support students with
varied academic backgrounds and learning needs.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, proper chemical

handling and storage, and hazardous waste procedures.

• Ability to develop course materials, laboratory activities, and

assessments aligned with course learning outcomes.

• Ability to assess student learning and use results to improve

instruction.

• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and

organizational skills.

• Proficiency in instructional technology and the ability to use

a learning management system.

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and to serving a

diverse community college population.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and

administrators.

• Ability to demonstrate Morton College’s core values of Respect,

Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and
Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic preparation and college-level teaching experience in

organic chemistry.

• Academic qualifications and ability to teach in a related

discipline.

• Teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Experience supporting students from diverse cultural,

linguistic, and academic backgrounds.

• Experience using instructional technology, including the

Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS), to enhance teaching
and learning.

• Experience using Vernier probes for laboratory instruction and

data collection.

• Experience operating and maintaining Fourier-transform infrared

(FTIR), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis), and nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR) spectrometers.

• Experience mentoring students conducting student-led research

projects.