Instructor - Chemistry jobs in Savannah, GA

Savannah Technical College seeks a part-time Adjunct Chemistry Instructor to teach sections of Chemistry I (1211), Chemistry II (1212), and/or Survey of Inorganic Chemistry (1151).  Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture and laboratory, and may involve split teaching shifts or routine travel between campus locations.  This individual will report to the Natural Sciences Department Head in the General Studies Division and will be responsible for the following duties (the list is not intended to be exhaustive):

       ·   Preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objective
·   Assessing Chemistry students’ learning objectives
·   Maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate
·   Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports
·   Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
·   Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom area
·   Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students

Minimum Qualifications

       ·   Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry from an accredited college or university

       ·   Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills

       ·   Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those candidates who have taught at least one year at an accredited college/university

Physical Demands

Responsibilities are typically performed in an office or classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for up to three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time.  The employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 25LBS.  The exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, fumes, and hazardous materials is possible in the laboratory environment.  The ability to distinguish colors and finger dexterity is required. 

Salary/Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and work experience.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note: No phone inquiries please.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant.  If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you. 

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.  Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Melissa Banks, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, mbanks@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Melissa Banks, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.  STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.  Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.