Instructor - Chemistry (CHEM)

To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in chemistry.

Teaches chemistry courses as scheduled.

• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advises students in academic matters.
• Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of introductory, general, and engineering chemistry topics and laboratory activities.

Experience teaching online or blended courses

College teaching experience

Experience using D2L learning management system

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Masters degree in chemistry or
Masters degree in closely related area with minimum of 18 graduate credit-hours in chemistry

Teaching positions available on all campus locations. All fields must be filled out in order for application to be accepted. Fields with “see references” will not be accepted. Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached to the application as PDF files. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application, but official transcripts must be sent from the institution directly to Blinn College (Dean, Division of Natural Sciences, PO Box 6030, Bryan, TX, 77805). All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an evaluation from a certified credential evaluation agency. This is the responsibility of the applicant. Process should be completed or near completion. A short teaching demonstration will be required of applicants invited for interview.

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory.