[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry @Advocate Health

Role Description

Provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Performs instruction and clinical related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college.

• Implements current, traditional, and innovative teaching methodologies whether in class, clinical or the laboratory setting to assist the learner in meeting the student learning outcomes of the course.
• Participates in the comprehensive evaluation process for courses, students, program curriculum and clinical units.
• Completes as directed all end of term responsibilities, including copies of exams, attendance records and all other designated materials to the Program Chair.
• Assumes the responsibility of being available for individual student conferences/instruction as indicated by the student's learning needs and serves as a resource to colleagues.
• Maintains proficiency in learner-centered instruction through distance delivery mechanisms.
• Participates in development of syllabi and courses with the Program Chair.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a minimum of 10 graduate hours in Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Geology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, or a closely related scientific discipline; or
• Master's degree in another field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Geology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, or related physical science coursework.
• Current unrestricted valid license, certification and/or registration issues by the appropriate administrative body required.

Requirements

• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Minimum of 2 years post secondary teaching experience and/or clinical experience preferred.
• Experience teaching introductory physical science courses to non-science majors.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple areas of the physical sciences, including topics such as chemistry, physics, earth science, astronomy, or environmental science.
• Visual and auditory acuity within normal limits or corrected. Periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending and stretching.
• Access to personal computer, broadband internet services and other requirements set forth on the online web site.
• Clinical Physical Requirements: Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Travel to clinical sites within geographic area.
• Possible exposure to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous, chemicals and materials, needle sticks, blood and body fluids.
• Frequent moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), pulling, pushing and carrying. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.