Job No. 159101
- Job Title:
- Full-time Faculty - Chemistry
- Employer:
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
- Location:
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Chicago , IL
- Posting Date:
- 24-Jul-2026
- Description:
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Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty to teach Chemistry. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.
The City Colleges of Chicago delivers exceptional learning opportunities and educational services for diverse student populations in Chicago. We enhance knowledge, understanding skills, collaboration, community service, and life -long learning by providing a broad range of quality, affordable courses, program, and services to prepare students for success in a technologically advanced and increasingly interdependent global society. We work proactively to eliminate barriers to employment and to address and overcome casual factors underlying socioeconomic disparities and inequities of access and graduation in higher education.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate excellence in teaching; integrate technology to enhance student learning and engagement; inspire, motivate, and empower students.
Develop and design courses by utilizing student-learning outcomes to guide course instruction.
Incorporate strategies to improve student engagement and student retention.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations; record and submit grades electronically using the college’s database.
Hold office hours for student conferences and other instructional support needs like mentoring and advising.
Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuit certifications required by the college.
Navigate and make use of a Learning Management System (LMS) to support classroom instruction.
Administer programmatic evaluations.
Attend departmental/college-wide meetings; and participate in various department and or college-wide activities or committees.
QUALIFICATIONS
M.S. in Chemistry - OR - Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related disciplines.
Ph.D. in Chemistry or relevant field preferred
Knowledge of Bright space learning management system
Experience with a diverse, student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Organic Chemistry, Survey of Organic and Biochemistry, General Chemistry, and Introductory chemistry
Strong knowledge of assessment and the role it plays in the teaching and learning environment.
Time Management and Task Management Skills
Collaborative, Team, and Goal-Oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Contact information:
- City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
- Chicago, IL 60612
- United States
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