Position Announcement

 
TITLE OF POSITION/RANK:  Instructor of Chemistry
 
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Chemistry Department /Division of Natural & Health Sciences
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Chemistry Department seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track Instructor’s position.  Teaching assignments would include lecture and laboratory instruction in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry courses for both science and non-science majors. The position includes a 15 contact-hour per week teaching load plus a minimum of five office hours per week.  In addition, the instructor will participate in curricula development and review, assessment, laboratory course development and other department and college-wide activities. The instructor is also expected to keep up with his/her field by actively engaging in professional development.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry is required. In addition, a Master’s Degree in Chemistry or in a closely related field is required.   A Doctorate in Chemistry or a closely related field is highly preferred.  One year of previous experience in teaching Chemistry at the college level is also required.  We seek an Instructor who can teach lecture and laboratory sections of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.  Familiarity with the use of technology in instruction and an interest in online teaching is a plus.  Commitment to excellent teaching and to the goals of a community college is sought. The successful candidate should have a strong desire to interact with a culturally diverse student body.
 
POSITION EFFECTIVE:  This is a tenure track position which opens for the Fall 2012 semester. (Hiring is subject to the availability of funds).
 
SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $57,415 plus competitive benefits.   
 
TO APPLY: Candidates should submit a letter of application highlighting their appropriateness for the position, a resume, three letters of recommendation and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:
 
Director, Human Resources
Westchester Community College
HR Department, Administration Building – Suite 111
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, New York 10595
Fax: (914) 606-7838
 
Word documents may be emailed to humanresources@sunywcc.edu.  The phrase “Chemistry Position” must be included on the envelope or in the email “subject” field.
 
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Priority will be given to applications received by January 20, 2012.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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