Chemistry, Part-Time Faculty

General Description

The Chemistry Department is accepting applications for part-time teaching positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek experienced faculty skilled in the following course content: Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, and Introduction to Biochemistry.

Applicants will demonstrate an interest in contributing to the Department’s future and the College’s life. The Department seeks applicants who are actively engaged in teaching and committed to promoting student success within and beyond the classroom. Common departmental syllabi for each course establish the assigned textbooks, lab books, and required content to be assessed with committee-driven departmental final exams. Instructors should be skilled at teaching both the lecture and lab parts of their assigned sections; Lab staff prepare materials for the laboratory components of our course.The Chemistry Department provides students an opportunity to earn an AS degree in Chemistry. The department also provides foundational knowledge for students in Allied health programs, in addition to courses that fulfill general education requirements. Chemistry has labs at the Main campus and the two regional campuses. The Chemistry Department lives with in the Division of Math, Science, and Health Careers, which boasts some of the most competitive programs at CCP. In addition to the Associated Degree programs, the division has several engaging proficiency certificates for students, where they can learn skills that will help them stand out in a competitive job market. College Intro Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices. Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrate interest in contributing to the future of the Department and the life of the College. The Department seeks applicants who are actively engaged in teaching and committed to promoting student success both within and beyond the classroom.
• Teach the following courses: Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, and Introduction to Biochemistry.
• Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
• External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
  
  
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
  
  
• Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
  
  
• Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.
  
  
• Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
  
  
• Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry required.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within college or university setting required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D in Chemistry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps is preferred.
• Bilingual or other language proficiency is preferred.