Chemistry Adjunct Instructor

Chemistry Adjunct Instructor

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor – Chemistry
Department: Science Division
Reports To: Dean of Natural & Physical Sciences
Employment Status: Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty
Location: Ranger College (Assigned Campus Location)

Position Summary

Ranger College seeks a qualified and student-focused Adjunct Chemistry Instructor to provide high-quality instruction in chemistry courses. The adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching assigned lecture and laboratory courses, maintaining accurate student records, fostering student engagement, and supporting the mission of the College. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, academic excellence, and collaborative learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned chemistry courses in accordance with approved course syllabi and learning outcomes.


• Prepare and deliver effective classroom and laboratory instruction.


• Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student learning and progress.


• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance.


• Submit grades and required reports by established deadlines.


• Ensure laboratory activities comply with safety regulations and best practices.


• Maintain and secure laboratory equipment, chemicals, and instructional materials.


• Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.


• Utilize instructional technology and the College's learning management system.


• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours as required by the department.


• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development activities, and training as requested.


• Support the College's mission, vision, and values.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry; or


• Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and communicate complex scientific concepts.


• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.


• Ability to use educational technology and learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous college-level teaching experience.


• Experience teaching chemistry laboratories.


• Familiarity with community college students and diverse learning populations.


• Experience with online and hybrid instruction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general chemistry principles and laboratory techniques.


• Ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.


• Strong commitment to student learning and academic success.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and staff.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods while teaching.


• Ability to demonstrate laboratory procedures and safely handle chemicals and equipment.


• Ability to lift and move laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.


• Ability to work in a laboratory environment while following all safety protocols.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.  Official transcripts are required upon employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations. College Home Page:   www.rangercollege.edu

Ranger College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Human Resources

Ranger College

[email protected]

Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Ranger College will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Ranger College subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.