Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

Monroe Community College • Rochester, NY • 18h ago

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Mon Oct 20 2025 Job Description:

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed. Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the Chemistry and Geosciences Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge

Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Chemistry as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College

Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available

Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement

Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines

Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment

Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner

Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives

Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning

Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate

Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development

Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow

Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate

MCC Expectations:

Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.

Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.

Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.

Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Earned master's degree or higher in Chemistry and/or Education from a regionally-accredited higher education institution

Ability to teach all Chemistry courses within the department

Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing)

Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus

Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs

Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college

Evidence of proficiency with technology

Commitment to continued professional growth

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience

Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies

Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching

Experience with computerized student record management

Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Pay Rate for Spring 2026: Determined on adjunct rank and ranges from $1,217- $1,484 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

Notice of Non-Discrimination (https://www.monroecc.edu/diversity/notice-of-non-discrimination/)

Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report (https://www.monroecc.edu/fileadmin/SiteFiles/GeneralContent/depts/pstd/documents/Annual\Campus\Security\Fire\Safety_Report.pdf)

Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

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