Instructor of Chemistry

Compensation:

$50,000 DOE
The current teaching load for full-time faculty is 30 load hours per 9-month contract year, and positions may include the potential for additional teaching opportunities in the summer.

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E17

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking two individuals invested in equity and inclusiveness, who have experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
We welcome well-qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply to these full-time, nine-month positions of Instructor of Chemistry to begin Fall 2024.

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference in your students’ lives by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, confidence and resources necessary to thrive? Do you value a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and achieving and maintaining excellence? If so, San Juan College is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Instructor of Chemistry. The position will begin Fall 2024. Applicants should be invested in equity and inclusiveness, and have experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of our diverse population.
Why Join San Juan College?
San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education, providing quality experiences annually to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online courses. San Juan College is proud to be a majority minority institution, serving a unique culturally diverse population. San Juan College’s mission is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
What can you look forward to?
Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here.
As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

MAJOR DUTIES

• The position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Science, Math, and Engineering. The instructor will teach 15 load hours per semester of chemistry courses including laboratories.
• Responsibilities include developing and revising instructional materials using the Canvas LMS; understanding and following OSHA safety guidelines for handling chemicals in a college laboratory; holding a minimum of 5 office hours per week; maintaining and reporting student grades; assisting in recommending and orienting part-time faculty; engaging in professional development; organizing and maintaining program curricula; advising chemistry students; and serving on college councils and committees.
• Day and evening classes can be expected. Instruction will primarily be face-to-face with instruction at the Main Campus and at satellite campuses.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Chemistry is required.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone is required.
• Demonstrate skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with the application in order to be considered . Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring on March 18, 2024.

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.