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Rutgers University

Lecturers, Chemistry

Camden, NJ · On-site

$2.7K/wk

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred ... Chemistry Department, is seeking lecturers to teach laboratory and lecture courses in Introductory ...

Rutgers University

$2.7K/wk

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred ... Chemistry or related disciplines. Duties include, but are not limited to, presenting course ...

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Part-Time Chemistry Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time instructors for the Chemistry department. Part-time instructors are hired on an as-needed basis. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignments become available.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Part-time/adjunct faculty in the Chemistry department are responsible for teaching the objectives for each course assigned, the assessment of student learning, and reporting of student progress as required by the college.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in Chemistry or higher or Master's in Education with Chemistry major or graduate degree which requires graduate work in Chemistry equal to chemistry requirement for Master's in Education with Chemistry major.
PAY AND HOURS
Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
• Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK LOCATION
Chemistry department courses are offered at the SWIC Belleville, Sam Wolf Granite City and Red Bud Campuses.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available. See online job posting for close date.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted ( official college transcripts must be provided at the time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
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