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The Chemistry Instructor will teach chemistry and natural science courses, both lab and non-lab, as scheduled and agreed to with division chair and in keeping with the guidelines listed below, observe proper procedures for maintenance and handling of equipment, materials, and chemicals for the chemistry lab, assist with curriculum development and review, assist students with advising and enrollment as needed, and fulfill committee and other duties as assigned. Assignments may include all delivery methods (traditional, online, flex, etc.). Class load will be fifteen credit hours per semester.  Teaching assignments may involve day/evening and/or off-site classes.  

Essential Job Duties

• Devote full time and energy to maximize student learning outcomes.
• Continue learning through professional development activities.
• Be role models for learning behavior.
• Include students in all facets of instruction, guidance, and academic association.
• Maintain confidential relationships with respect to student information.
• Respect student thought.
• Select appropriate texts and other course materials in conjunction with the appropriate division chair. Selection of materials should be reported to the bookstore by the prescribed deadlines.
• Adhere to student abilities and competencies listed in the institutional syllabi of courses taught.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi based on the institutional syllabi. Copies should be submitted to division chairs and Associate VP each semester.
• Return evaluated student exams and papers in a timely fashion.
• Maintain grades and class status information.
• Submit required reports by deadlines.

=         Submit student course attendance records in a timely manner (per Crowder Faculty Reference Manual).

• Meet classes at the listed times.
• Maintain regular office hours. Generally, that would include 8-10 hours total per week during daytime hours.
• Serve on institutional committees as needed.
• Support college activities.
• Teach 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester as a regular load.
• Do faculty evaluations within prescribed guidelines.
• Perform departmental and divisional responsibilities.
• Dismiss classes only with prior approval from the division chair and/or Associate VP.
• Schedule no more than one week’s worth of absences for school business, school activities, or personal days per semester. Personal days are limited to two days per academic year.

=         Must attend graduation ceremonies