General Summary:
The successful candidate will preferably have experience in teaching chemistry at the secondary education level and show competence in the development and execution of
novel research projects. Importantly, the candidate will have successful experience in grant and research paper writing. The position will be to instruct courses for graduate and undergraduate students in chemistry and closely related fields. This position is funded through grant awards and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to continue funding within 24 months of initial employment.
Research is key to the position and the candidate must demonstrate laboratory skills and leadership abilities to lead a small team of graduate and undergraduate students in
novel research towards publication. All Life Sciences faculty are expected to maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and administration, as well as to treat others with respect and dignity, recognizing the uniqueness of students, colleagues and the Salish Kootenai College.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare and develop course materials, such as syllabi, assignments, handouts and culturally relevant materials, in accord with SKC mission and goals.
Prepare and deliver lectures to students and hands-on laboratory experiences.
Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions. Evaluate and grade students class work, assignments and papers.
Be responsible for student learning outcomes assessment for courses taught each quarter.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching issues.
Assist in curriculum development for new courses.
Maintain scheduled office hours.
Develop novel research projects for undergraduate and graduate students.
Seek funding opportunities and secure funding sources.
Create scientific output through presentations at scientific meetings and publications in peer reviewed journals.
Advise students through Life Sciences academic programs.
Qualifications:
Ph.D., with an emphasis in Chemistry or closely related field
Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching at secondary education level.
Demonstrated ability to develop novel research projects and research publication.
Previous grant award experience.
Research laboratory skills, including the ability to mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.
Must have ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and the ability to communicate through written, spoken and visual media.
Have a knowledge of Salish Kootenai Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College.
