A chemistry instructor in the Department of Engineering, Physical, and Computer Sciences must be prepared to teach a full range of lower-division chemistry lectures and labs to include, but not be limited to, Introduction to Chemistry, General Chemistry I and II, and Quantitative Analysis via multiple delivery methods.  This instructor will work closely with local high schools to encourage the successful teaching of dual credit chemistry courses.  The person filling this position must have a strong commitment to undergraduate science teaching and a broad foundation in the physical sciences. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach 15-16 contact hours of chemistry each semester in accordance with the descriptions published in the CSI catalog.
2. Develop and implement online and hybrid learning experiences that are consistent with CSI best practices in this area.  
3. Mentor, support, and assist dual credit faculty and the entire Early College Unit by serving as a faculty liaison to dual credit instructors. 
4. Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours as determined by college policy, and bring to the attention of the immediate supervisor any conditions which might affect employment.
5. Provide collegial support to extracurricular activities that occur in the department. 
6. Assist the department chair in the development of semester schedules, textbooks, and outcomes assessment processes.
7. Participate in faculty development goals to improve professional effectiveness including instructional evaluation processes, the “Online Teacher” certification training, the “New Teacher” effective teaching workshop, and other professional development opportunities to include a three-year onboarding process.  
8. Provide current copies of course syllabi to chairperson each semester.
9. Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels.
10. Assume responsibility for giving exams and other measurement necessary to determine student level of performance and understanding.
11. Monitor student placement in courses and student progress; maintain accurate records.
12. Interact with and advise students.
13. Promote and help with learning assistance services.
14. Cooperate with other areas of the College to provide an effective educational program.
15. Assist in the preparation of budget requests for each year. 
16. Assume responsibility for all equipment assigned to the faculty member or to those under his or her supervision.
17. Attend and participate in all departmental, division, and faculty meetings.
18. Participate in all graduation exercises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the relevant discipline or a closely related field. 
• Experience in online education (development and pedagogy) strongly preferred. 
• Teaching experience (curriculum development and pedagogy) strongly preferred.  
• Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and experience in the use and maintenance of the following instruments/techniques: ICP, Mass, UV-visible, and AA spectroscopy, Gas, Ion, and HPLC chromatography, and GC/MS.
• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching students with a variety of skills.
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, distance learning, online, and teaching with technology.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written English in the classroom and with other professionals.
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
• Develop and maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with members of the college department, administration and staff.
• Develop and maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with members of partner high school departments, administrations and staffs.
• Interact well with college students.
• Have experience advising students.
• Have experience integrating technology in instruction and implementing distance learning strategies.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use of computers in a multi-media classroom environment located throughout the campus.
• Comfortable in online educational environments
• Possible dual credit requirements to include teaching one or more sections at local high schools in accordance with CSI Dual Credit policies.
• Possible travel to dual credit sites to provide support to dual credit instructors as needed.

The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status. 

Required Skills Required Experience

EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current state license as Registered Nurse (RN).
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) must be presented upon hire.
• If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment.
• Within one year of hire, RNS in Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation will achieve and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) with the exception of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs who much achieve and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) provider status and RNs in the Special Delivery Unit, who must achieve and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
• ONS Chemo/Bio course completed within one year of employment if employed on a unit, inpatient and/or outpatient, where chemo is administered.
• If in an Adult/Combined EDs, ACLS upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
• If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
• In Dedicated Trauma Centers, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC-adult) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC-pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
• Vascular Access Registered Nurse (VARN) program attendance required and obtains either a Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) certification upon hire or within a year of hire in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) areas.
• Any registered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancer specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, it they work in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and cancer center or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility.
• If in ICU, Stepdown, or Emergency Department NIH Stoke Scale Certification will be completed at time of hire in orientation.