Assistant Professor of Chemistry - One year Emergency Hire

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry - One year Emergency Hire Posting Category Full-time Faculty Starting salary range $59,553-$77,419 Faculty Position (if applicable) Term Faculty About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid of vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & optional retirement plans are available. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry performs teaching duties and professional service for the College. This is accomplished by providing instruction as assigned; conducting and assessing instruction; developing and/or modifying curriculum; assisting students through academic advising; establishing, posting, and maintaining office hours; providing leadership for the development, growth, and support of the College and the assigned area; and undertaking professional community service.

Other duties include supporting the mission, vision and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings.

The faculty member will be responsible for teaching General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II offered during the day and afternoon.

This is a 10-month, one-year position scheduled to begin August 2026.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field is required.

Required Experience

One year of full-time, college-level teaching experience or the equivalent adjunct teaching, preferably in a community college setting, is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Applicants must have:

• Experience or ability using evidence-based pedagogies in chemistry instruction.
• Experience or ability in assessing student learning to document learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated competency with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Physical requirements include the ability to conduct laboratory exercises and assist students with laboratory skills.
• A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Doctorate in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field

Hours per Week 40 - 100% General Weekly Work Schedule

Classes Start August 24th

Full-time faculty teach 15 contact hours per week in the Fall and Spring semester.

Class schedule as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-063FSFA Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date Close Date 08/05/2026 Open Until Filled

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3) to work in the United States for Harford Community College?

• No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• • Do you have a master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field ?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcript- Bachelor's
• Transcript- Master's
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Transcript- Doctorate