Adjunct Faculty Chemistry Instructor Applicant Pool

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry Instructor *Applicant Pool

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Dept Head: Biology; Professor of Biology

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EXEMPTION: Teacher Exemption

LOCATION: HSU Campus Abilene TX

TARGET HIRE DATE:As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR
EMPLOYMENTCandidate must profess a Christian Faith maintain membership in a local congregation and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the Universitys Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Dr. Craig Younce

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Chemistry and Physics department isin the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics. The department offersbaccalaureate degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Chemistry andPhysics. We are looking for part-time adjunct faculty to teach Chemistry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach undergraduate courses andlaboratories in Chemistry. The current need is for an adjunct instructor ofGeneral Chemistry laboratory.

Demonstrate effective teachingstrategies by planning and implementing a variety of teaching methods as wellas assessment.

Maintain accurate records anddocuments and submit timely reports. Records/documents include but are notlimited to syllabi grades and office hours.

Know and uphold the policies inthe most current faculty handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree/Undergraduate degree inChemistry required.

Masters degree with at least18 graduate hours in Chemistry required.

Teaching experienceis preferred

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The job is sedentary in nature. Must beable to sit or stand for long periods of time while performing office andcomputer operations.

Must be able to teach in alaboratory setting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is apart-time/temp adjunct position (no more than 29 hours per week) with teachingload at the Hardin-Simmons University campus.

Must be a resident of the stateof Texas.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

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