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Chemistry Instructor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position will have classes on the Maple Woods and Blue River Campuses.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
  • The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this
    position;
  • The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
  • How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
  • Your experience with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
  • How you adopt equity-minded principles into your teaching philosophy and practices
  • The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.

A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of transcripts will be required at time of application. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required.

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Information

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number 24-028
Position Title: Chemistry Instructor
Location Maple Woods
Position Type: Full-Time
Class Category Faculty
Job Open Date 03/04/2024
Job Close Date 04/19/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Initial Screen Date: 04/24/2024
Minimal Qualifications:
Required:
  • Master’s degree in Chemistry;
  • OR Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in a combination of the qualifying fields: Chemistry (any); Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry


Alternative Qualifications:
A PharmD degree with at least 18 GCH in Chemistry or chemistry-related coursework such as Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacokinetics, Biopharmaceutics, General Medicine Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Drug Therapy, Toxicology, Compounding, Physical Pharmacy, and Analytical Methods is qualifying.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Meet the minimum required credentials for the discipline or program. See above.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the community college philosophy. Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to equity-minded and culturally-responsive teaching strategies and practices that enhance student success.
  • Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Understanding of, demonstrated responsiveness to, and ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community including the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the college student population, including students with different ability statuses (physical and/or learning).
  • Evidence of professional activities and service beyond primary teaching assignments.
  • Development and review of curriculum, including assessment of learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to reflect critically on institutional and teaching practices that aim to increase cultural responsiveness.
  • Demonstrated ability addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use information technology for professional productivity.
Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Full-time/9-month position (170 Contract Days).
Compensation Defined by the approved MCC-NEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will have classes on the Maple Woods and Blue River Campuses.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
  • The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this
    position;
  • The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
  • How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
  • Your experience with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
  • How you adopt equity-minded principles into your teaching philosophy and practices
  • The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.


A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of transcripts will be required at time of application. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required.

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Brief Description of Duties:
Overall Position Description:
Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees’ charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college.

Essential Faculty Duties:
  • Deliver effective instruction – Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college-approved curriculum and resources. Assigned classes may include daytime, evening, off-campus, virtual, hybrid, and/or online modalities.
  • Assess student learning – Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment. Actively participate in course assessment activities and utilize student learning outcomes for continual improvement.
  • Manage classes and learning environments – Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress. Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners.
  • Support learning through student engagement – Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
  • Provide student guidance – Help students develop academic habits for college success. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
  • Pursue professional development – Engage in continual professional development in subject matter content or in teaching methodology and technology.
  • Support an inclusive campus environment – Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
  • Participate in shared governance committees, processes, and initiatives. Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline-specific, district, and community service activities.
  • Participate in hiring committees for adjunct and/or full-time faculty in the discipline or in representing the campus.
  • Advocate for the program or discipline assigned through recruitment events, community presentations, visits with potential students, and other outreach functions.
  • Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to provide a high-quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, Cybersecurity, etc.


Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting with or without reasonable accommodation; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
Special Requirements:
Specific Experience Required:
Preferred Areas of Expertise:
  • Advanced degrees and/or certifications in the relevant teaching discipline.
  • Recent successful teaching experience in the subject area at the community college level.
  • Successful online, virtual, or hybrid teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to employ innovative teaching techniques and methodologies.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education, in a related field, you have as conferred through an official transcript?
    • Have not completed High School/GED
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    • Doctorate degree
    • No Answer
  2. * How much experience do you have teaching or coordinating the provision of professional development, training, or instructional support services, as supported by the employment history listed on your online application?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 and 2 years
    • Between 2 and 3 years
    • Between 3 and 4 years
    • Between 4 and 5 years
    • 5 or more years
  3. How did you learn about this position?
    • Academic Keys
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Craigslist
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Dos Mundos
    • Employee referral
    • Facebook
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Jobs.mo.gov
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Kansas City Call
    • Kansas City Globe
    • Kansas City Hispanic News
    • LinkedIn
    • MCC Website
    • Monster
    • Other Source
    • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcript 01
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Transcript 02
  3. Transcript 03
  4. Transcript 04
  5. Certification
  6. License
  7. Other Document 01
  8. Letter of Recommendation 01
  9. Letter of Recommendation 02