Physical Science Instructor Lab Coordinator

The Physical Science Instructor/ Lab Coordinator splits their time between instructing science courses and coordinating Physical Science labs. Instruction responsibilities include instruction of Physical Science courses through classroom laboratory dual enrollment and distance-learning settings across multiple campuses and schedules. Lab Coordinator responsibilities for ensuring that all aspects of the Physical Science laboratories are properly equipped and maintained. This position provides instructions as needed to assist the Chemistry and Physics Faculty for all in-person labs. This position is responsible for safety proper storage and disposal and maintenance of all materials used by the Chemistry and Physics Departments. This position supports student success through effective instruction assessment of learning outcomes student advising and participation in departmental institutional and community college initiatives. This role reports directly to the Division Chair of Science.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: NO

Instructional Duties

• Instruct courses as assigned.
• Conduct instruction in a wide variety of settings and time frames to include day evening and weekends on any of Gadsden States campuses. Some traveling may be required.
• Present appropriate and effective classroom and laboratory learning experiences to students in a classroom lab or distance-learning format including computer delivery.
• Assist in the planning for instruction: prepare course materials objectives syllabi and curriculum design and course scheduling process.
• Participate in assessments at both the course and program levels.
• Assist students out of class in their quest to master information presented.
• Incorporate various teaching methods including the use of technology-based instruction critical thinking activities and experiences in all courses.

• Organize maintain and inventory Chemistry Physics and Physical Science laboratory supplies.
• Coordinate with chemistry and physics faculty to determine lab needs.
• Order lab supplies for Chemistry Physics and Physical Science courses.
• Coordinate with faculty in setting up and taking down assigned chemistry and physics labs in accordance with the design for experiments.
• Prepare and maintain chemical reagents as required for Chemistry lab procedures.
• Ensure and facilitate proper storage and disposal of chemicals including hazardous materials.
• Maintain computers in Chemistry and Physics labs with any needed information and software.
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment troubleshooting and repairing equipment as necessary.
• Assist faculty in developing new laboratory procedures for classes.

• Post and maintain regular office hours.
• Assist in support of adjunct instructors.
• Serve on College committees.
• Attend meetings training sessions College events and graduation.
• Serve as faculty advisor to an assigned group of students.
• Serve as faculty sponsor to student organizations as assigned.
• Pursue continued professional development.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
August 2026

SALARY:Salary Schedule D1 ($46590 - $94363) Based on the 2025-2026 ACCS Salary Schedules
(9-month). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume.Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().

Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.