Professor, Chemistry
San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX, United States
Professor, Chemistry - Central Campus
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, maintain current knowledge in their fields, and possess pedagogic skills appropriate for our students. While teaching is the focus, faculty are also expected to develop their knowledge and skills, contribute to the community of scholars, and represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the institution’s values.
Essential Job Functions
Teaching
Keeps up with developments in the field of study.
Demonstrates high standards—academic and professional.
Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback.
Teaches during times and modalities that meet student needs, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online classes.
Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Professional Development
Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and engage diverse learners.
Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self‑evaluation process of self‑reflection.
Meets or exceeds professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
Service
Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
Participates in college‑related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.
Additional Job Functions
Faculty are expected to maintain an approved weekly schedule that includes classroom contact hours, student conference hours, professional development, and college service.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to the teaching area.
Ability to demonstrate the College values.
Required Education
Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours with an appropriate Chemistry rubric.
Preferred Experience
At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a college/university environment.
Experience with a wide variety of pedagogical methodologies and assessment strategies.
Employment Details
A full‑time faculty position has a 9‑month contract for fall and spring semesters. Faculty may teach additional classes beyond the contract requirements, when available, for additional compensation.
Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on‑site work location.
Salary Grade
MAST
Salary is based on the Board‑approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule.
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PRIMARY FUNCTION
Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, maintain current knowledge in their fields, and possess pedagogic skills appropriate for our students. While teaching is the focus, faculty are also expected to develop their knowledge and skills, contribute to the community of scholars, and represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the institution’s values.
Essential Job Functions
Teaching
Keeps up with developments in the field of study.
Demonstrates high standards—academic and professional.
Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback.
Teaches during times and modalities that meet student needs, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online classes.
Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Professional Development
Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and engage diverse learners.
Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self‑evaluation process of self‑reflection.
Meets or exceeds professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
Service
Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
Participates in college‑related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.
Additional Job Functions
Faculty are expected to maintain an approved weekly schedule that includes classroom contact hours, student conference hours, professional development, and college service.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to the teaching area.
Ability to demonstrate the College values.
Required Education
Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours with an appropriate Chemistry rubric.
Preferred Experience
At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a college/university environment.
Experience with a wide variety of pedagogical methodologies and assessment strategies.
Employment Details
A full‑time faculty position has a 9‑month contract for fall and spring semesters. Faculty may teach additional classes beyond the contract requirements, when available, for additional compensation.
Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on‑site work location.
Salary Grade
MAST
Salary is based on the Board‑approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule.
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