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Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Employer
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Location
Port Arthur, TX
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Faculty Jobs
Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physical Sciences
Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Security Sensitive Statement:

Positions are security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorized the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Is this an Adjunct Position:

Yes

Position Number:

800059

Posting Number:

201500120FAC

Start Date:

08/16/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. An incomplete application will not be considered. Your application is not complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the application process.
Review of qualified applicants to begin immediately.
The following documents are requested: resume, unofficial copies of official transcripts and licenses (if applicable), and name, phone number, and e-mail addresses of three (3) references. Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to provide letters of reference. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College – Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.
If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409)984-6237.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO/AA

Job Summary:

Adjunct Instructor needed to teach Chemistry classes. Prior Teaching experience in the field is required.
Examples of job duties are as follows:
1. Provide quality instruction in college-level course(s) in accordance with college catalog and departmental guidelines.
2. Plan and organize instruction based on approved student learning outcomes and course objectives.
3. Evaluate and select instructional materials that achieve the approved learning outcomes and objectives for each course and provide course syllabi to students enrolled in the course.
4. Maintain accurate student records for each course.
5. Assignments will include day, evening and/or online classes.
6. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Ability to deal with students, faculty, and staff members in a professional manner. Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak, listen, and see. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift, push, pull and carry objects.

Working conditions: Normal classroom setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.

Experience teaching online Chemistry courses utilizing a Learning Management System such as Blackboard is preferred.

A flexible schedule with the ability to teach courses during day/evening and on-campus/off campus is preferred.

Salary:

Depends on course load.

Work Hours:

Varies, May include day, evening, and/or online

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://lamarpa.peopleadmin.com/postings/2367

Essential Job Functions:

Provide quality and innovative instruction while working independently in the classroom.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain current knowledge and expertise in the subject area of teaching responsibility.

Essential Job Functions:

Complete all necessary paperwork within the required timeframes.

Essential Job Functions:

Attend faculty meetings and professional development as required.

Minimum Requests:

3

Maximum Requests:

3

Organization

Working at Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Lamar State College - Port Arthur, a member of The Texas State University System, is an open-access, comprehensive public two-year college offering quality and affordable instruction leading to associate degrees and a variety of certificates. The College embraces the premise that education is an ongoing process that enhances career potential, broadens intellectual horizons, and enriches life.

Located in Port Arthur, an industrial and cultural center of Southeast Texas, the college offers freshman- and sophomore-level work in numerous academic and technical/vocational fields. The campus sits between the 1,000 and 1,800 blocks of Procter Street and Lakeshore Drive.

The city has modern public schools, churches, shopping districts and recreation areas serving a community of approximately 70,000 persons. Principal area industries are oil refining, chemical production, shipping and shipbuilding. The metropolitan area, known as the Golden Triangle, includes the cities of Beaumont, Orange, Vidor, Port Neches, Nederland, Groves and Bridge City. All lie within 25 miles of Port Arthur and form the heart of the upper Texas Gulf Coast where approximately 350,000 live.

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