Adjunct Faculty, 26/FA, CHEM 110L-05

University of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 69,281 - 95,864; Part time

Job summary

The University of California is seeking a qualified instructor for the General Chemistry I Lab (Chem 110L) on the Moraga campus. Candidates should have an advanced degree in Chemistry or related fields, previous teaching experience, and familiarity with online instruction. Responsibilities include teaching lab sessions, providing office hours for student support, and ensuring alignment with course standards. The position offers a salary range of $6,208 - $8,590 for the Fall 2026 term.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with teaching General Chemistry labs.
• Preference for candidates who have taught specific lab courses.
• Candidates must reside in California.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry I Lab (Chem 110L) in person.
• Hold regular office hours for student support.
• Implement syllabus and grading standards provided by the Lab Coordinator.

Skills

Teaching experience

Laboratory skills

Online/hybrid instruction

Education

Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Qualifications

General Chemistry I Lab (Chem 110L) accompanies Chemistry 110 lecture. The lab develops introductory chemistry lab skills, safety practices, and qualitative and quantitative laboratory skills, including laboratory techniques (e.g. use of pipets, burets, balances), practice in the treatment of experimental data, representation of precision and accuracy, graphical analysis of experimental data, and scientific inquiry through hypothesis-driven experimentation.

This lab will be taught in person on the Moraga campus during the 2026 Fall term on Thursdays from 8:30 - 11:30 am.

In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of one hour per week) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom.

To ensure consistency between sections of this multi-section course, instructors will faithfully implement the syllabus, experiments, laboratory activities, assessments, and/or grading standards provided by the Lab Coordinator or Department Chair.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field; and undergraduate teaching experience in any subfield of Chemistry. Candidates should have experience with online/hybrid instruction. Preference will be given to those who have previously taught the lab, or CHEM 008, 009, 010 or 011.

Candidates must reside in California.

The salary range for this position is $6,208 - $8,590 (2.5 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.

Application Instructions

Please apply online by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College.

Submit a resume or CV.

Include the name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course (CHEM 110L), or CHEM 009, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

• Indicate interest via application to the posting
• Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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