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Instructor of Chemistry

@ Wharton County Junior College
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Wharton, Texas, United States
$50k-$61k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:providing instruction, assessing learning, preparing curriculum
Requirements Summary:Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in chemistry required, criminal background check, attach transcripts/CV/cover letter with teaching philosophy.
Job Description

About the Department

Teaching location and hours are subject to change during employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success. Pay for this position is based on a 9 month contract. Anticipated start date is January 2027. (Masters: $49,550 - $54,550; Doctorate: $56,050-61,050) 

The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline.  Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor.  The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a master's degree (in Chemistry or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.  A criminal background check is also required.  

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master’s degree (in chemistry or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in chemistry.
2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3) Cover Letter, which includes Teaching Philosophy
 
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
 

Benefits



Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage

Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities

Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits

Free WCJC Tuition
Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)

Personal Days
Two personal days per year

Holidays
25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days
1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year

Vacation Days
Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year

COBRA Benefits
COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note:  All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.


Supplemental Questions







01
Do you have a master's degree (in Chemistry or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in chemistry?

  • Yes
  • No



02
Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org.

  • Yes
  • No



03
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree (in chemistry or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in chemistry. 2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume 3) Cover Letter, which includes Teaching Philosophy. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

  • Yes
  • No



04
Do you have the ability to travel independently to and from multiple work sites during day and evening hours and the ability to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both groups and individuals?

  • Yes
  • No



05
WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand my teaching location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.********

  • Yes
  • No



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Agency Information

Employer
Wharton County Junior College
Address

911 Boling Highway, A-206








Wharton, Texas, 77488
Phone
979-532-6947


979-532-6561
Website

http://www.wcjc.edu