What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Adjunct position at NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY?
The Department of Physical Sciences at North Greenville University is receiving applications for adjunct instructors of chemistry/physical science specifically to teach physical science and chemistry labs with the potential to teach introductory level courses.
North Greenville University is a teaching university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Members of the NGU faculty are orthodox Christians who have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, are role models in their piety and ethics, maintain active membership in an evangelical congregation, and mentor students academically and spiritually. They are Christian scholars who reflect upon their discipline from the perspective of a biblical worldview and are expected to teach in accordance with, and not contrary to the university’s Statement on Human Flourishing. All employees of NGU are required to abstain from illegal drugs and beverage alcohol.
Responsibilities
- Instruct classes as assigned
- Prepare for classes by organizing and becoming familiar with student material
- Prepare lesson plans and course material as required
- Effectively organize and present subject matter to students
- Objectively assess students for academic performance
- Ensure security of assessment tools and confidential documentation
- Effectively utilize Blackboard/Canvas learning management system
- Effectively utilize Honorlock monitoring system in online courses
- Appropriately maintain student records, grades, and attendance to ensure accuracy
- Meet all university deadlines for syllabi and grade submission
Physical Requirements
- Mobility: Able to move between buildings and attend classes, meetings, and functions across campus.
- Speaking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, professionally, and with a contextually appropriate tone and volume.
- Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and express emotions and thoughts in an honest, collegial, constructive, and prudent manner
TRAVEL
Adjuncts teaching in person courses are expected to be able to travel to NGU’s Tigerville campus.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS and SCHEDULE
Chemistry adjuncts first report to the Chair of the Department of Physical Sciences, followed by the Associate Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, and the Dean of Humanities and Sciences.
As part of the application, candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, transcripts, and the contact information for two professional references and one reference from a leader in your church.
Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.
Please address any inquiries to Professor Ronald Marks, Chair, Department of Physical Sciences at Ronald.Marks@ngu.edu.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or higher in chemistry or physics from an accredited four-year institution preferred with consideration being given to individuals with a Master’s Degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate hours
- Verifiable prior teaching experience preferred
- Understand and comply with FERPA regulations
- Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model
- Affirm an understanding of, and willingness not to teach contrary to, the Baptist Faith & Message 2000