Job Summary: South Arkansas College is seeking applications for a full-time, 9-month Chemistry/Physical Science Instructor. This position is responsible for instructing students in the classroom and/or lab setting within the science department as a part of the Arts & Sciences division. The applicant should be professional, articulate, and collaborative as well as having excellent interpersonal skills. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy.
Salary: Annual salary range to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The selected applicant will supervise students in the classroom and/or lab setting in both in-person and online course sections and work to provide a safe and engaging learning environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Education and Experience: The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry and/or Physical Science or have completed a minimum of 18 graduate hours in these or a closely related field.
Preferred Education and Experience: A graduate degree in the field of study and experience as a classroom instructor, preferably at the college-level, are preferred.
Physical Requirements: Those of a typical classroom teacher, such as physical mobility to conduct classroom instruction and office work. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or moving around. May occasionally need to lift small items or equipment.
APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY): Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.
The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.
Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.