Adjunct Professor, Chemistry

Job Summary

By providing a learning environment that values critical thinking, curiosity, objectivity and respect for diversity, the Chemistry Department seeks to guide students in the development of an understanding of physical and life science concepts that will enable them to make informed decisions about their career, the environment and other areas of human endeavor as responsible, informed members of the community. Chemistry Department educators enable students to acquire skills and habits of mind that allow for safe, accurate, objective and effective scientific inquiry. We also serve the diverse needs of the community by providing, through an appropriate array of physical and life science courses, opportunities for every student to acquire a solid academic foundation upon which to become successful in their pursuit of further education, career and a lifetime of learning.

The successful candidate will teach a non-majors basic 7-week organic chemistry course lab “Chemistry of Our Environment” that meets weekly Thursdays 9:00am-3:00pm from 10/28/26-12/21/26. A minimum of a Masters degree in a STEM related field is required. Successful candidates will have a desire and demonstrated ability to work with undergraduate students from diverse cultures, disciplines, and academic backgrounds.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
  
  

Instructional Skills

• Teach the lab portion of college transfer level courses in Chemistry of Our Environment, CHEM1000
• Demonstrated ability to teach a diverse student body.
• Ability to teach in-person in seven-week formats is required.
• Adhere to general lab safety including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and biohazard waste.
• Demonstrated lab safety knowledge for a Chemistry Lab.
  
  

Course Management

• Use technology to enhance instruction, complete administrative tasks and communicate effectively with the students and the campus community.
• Create assessments that evaluate student learning outcomes.
  
  

Curriculum Development

• Use a student-focused approach to create meaningful educational experiences.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry
• Finalists will be required to provide official college transcript(s).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of a collaborative approach in working both effectively and professionally with students and colleagues.
• Knowledge of learning management software (LMS), such as BlackBoard Ultra, or related programs.
• Ability to use common laboratory equipment such as balances, pipettes, and spectroscopy.
• PhD in Chemistry
• Experience in teaching Chemistry courses
• Knowledge of a second language is preferred, but not required.
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.

Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.

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