Instructor - Chemistry jobs in Vermont

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The Community College of Vermont seeks applicants for a part-time faculty position to teach General Chemistry II (4 Credits) in the Winooski Center for the Fall 2024 semester.

Day/Times: Tuesday and Thursday from11:45AM - 2:30PM

Semester Dates: 9/3/24 - 12/12/24

Location: Winooski

Course Description:

A continuation of CHE-1031. Topics include solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics, acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, and element properties. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I.

Course Objectives: 

1. Classify the different types of intermolecular forces within solutions.
2. Use the Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis definitions of acids and bases to classify compounds and perform acid-base calculations.
3. Describe the laws of chemical kinetics, including the Arrhenius equation, and apply these laws to the solution of physical problems.
4. Manipulate kinetic data to evaluate the nature of molecular interactions.
5. Calculate the free energy change associated with chemical processes.
6. Understand the concept of equilibrium and use the equilibrium constant in homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium calculations.
7. Predict the rate and direction of chemical reactions using Le Chatelier’s Principle and apply this principle to the solution of physical problems.
8. Evaluate the concentration of reactants and products at equilibrium in aqueous solutions.
9. Use the laws of thermodynamics to predict whether or not a reaction will occur spontaneously.
10. Apply the concepts of radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry to problems involving radioactive decay, radiochemical dating, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
11. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating and applying quantitative data and information.
12. Explain how knowledge created in the natural sciences has contributed to the creation, maintenance and dismantling of social inequalities and discuss the impacts of diversity and inclusion on scientific research and practice.

Lab Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of the scientific method to:
   a. formulate and evaluate real-world scientific questions;
   b. ethically plan and implement accurate data collection;
   c. analyze and evaluate data;
   d. generate conclusions based on analysis and justify claims with evidence;
   e. integrate the related work of other scientists; and
   f. propose ideas for further inquiry.
2. Communicate findings in a format appropriate to the discipline and type of investigation, such as a laboratory notebook, laboratory report, observational study, field investigation report, poster, or presentation using appropriate evidence to support these findings.
3. Understand the structure and purpose of peer-reviewed publications.
4. Evaluate scientific information for validity, accuracy, reliability, and methodology.
5. Identify and follow lab safety techniques that are aligned with CCV’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Safety Agreements, and chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS).