Adjunct Chemistry Instructor

Primary Accountabilities:

The Chemistry Adjunct Faculty shall provide course instruction in a manner that ensures student comprehension, retention of knowledge, and positive effective student engagement. In collaboration with other Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) faculty and instructional staff, this position requires a thorough understanding of course content, the adoption of effective instructional methods, and the application of both pedagogical and andragogical principles, ensuring robust instruction and strong communication practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline and displays an ability to interpret and evaluate theories.
• Connects subject matter with related fields and remains current in subject matter.
• Maintains current certifications as appropriate.
• Provides students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies.
• Adheres to current approved departmental course outlines.
• Plans and organizes instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
• Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including appropriate technology when available.
• Presents enthusiastic, well-prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments; promotes the development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Communicates subject matter to students within a positive learning and teaching atmosphere.
• Teaches ethical work practices.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of all MATC policies and maintains student discipline within policies and procedures.
• Effectively uses technology tools including, but not limited to, MATC Online, e-mail, MS Office, Internet.
• Develops evaluation methods that effectively measures student progress toward objectives.
• Evaluates and utilizes student work to promote maximum learning.
• Provides the student with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of student academic performance and progress. 
• Ensures courses meet current standards and are scheduled in accordance with MATC policy.
• Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi based on current approved department course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with college policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Exercises stewardship of MATC facilities and materials.
• Assists in curriculum development and textbook review/selection.
• Assists in maintaining all lab equipment and leaves classrooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintains accurate grades, attendance, and other required paperwork.
• Attends meetings and events as required by MATC administration.
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests and required reports from college and program administrators (e.g. last date of attendance report, rosters, grades, assessment data, all state/vocational reporting requests).
• Supports both adjunct and full-time colleagues.
• Documents and request needed supplies through appropriate procedures.
• Allows students to complete surveys when requested in a timely manner.
• Participates in lesson plan review and documentation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least eighteen (18) graduate credit hours of chemistry/biochemistry specific course work is required; master’s degree in chemistry preferred. 
• Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience preferred;
• Strong computer and word processing skills.
• Experience in working with a Learning Management System preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including public speaking and ability to present MATC in a positive way.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through both verbal and written skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
• Display a student-centered approach.
• Willingness to reinforce all lecture lessons with hands-on experiences when resources permit.
• Consistently demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods.

• Ability to read screens and print materials 

• Ability to communicate effectively in-person, via phone and email.

• Ability to lift and move supplies up to twenty-five (25) lbs.

• Ability to work occasional evenings and attend events as required.

Work Environment

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an educational setting.
• Interaction with students, staff and guests.