Assistant Professor, Chemistry (TENURE TRACK)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa College, part of the Contra Costa Community College District, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry to teach a range of transfer-level chemistry courses in multiple modalities. The successful candidate will foster an inclusive learning environment and contribute to departmental and college improvement efforts.

We value equity-focused pedagogy and collaborative work within the department and college, enhancing student success for a diverse student population at CCC,

Qualifications

• Understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Advancing equitable student learning through exemplary instruction.
• Assessing student learning outcomes for courses and programs.
• Collaborating on curriculum development and program review.
• Engaging in department, division, and college committees.
• Participating in professional development at department and college level.

Education

Master's in chemistry

Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry

Master's in biochemistry

Job description

Assistant Professor, Chemistry (TENURE TRACK)

Posting Number: F01381

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary:

Description of Position:

The Chemistry Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty (full time). This assignment begins in August 2027. The successful applicant will be well qualified to teach all transfer-level chemistry courses in a variety of teaching modalities. The applicant's teaching approach will provide an inclusive learning environment that promotes the success of all students and will be dedicated to the functioning and improvement of the department and college. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, actively engaged in adapting teaching style to enhancing student learning, and committed to working collaboratively within the department and across the college to shape the future direction of education in our community. The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be. We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:

Amber Tu, Sr. Administrative Assistant, to VP of Equity and Instruction

[e-mail]

Position Status: Tenure- Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty

Department: C7004-Chemistry

Duties and Responsibilities

1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Master's in chemistryORBachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalentOR The equivalent

If you are applying for equivalency, please attach the Master's Degree Discipline Equivalency form contained in the application packet and explain how your background is the equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

• Commitment to the development and practice of equity-minded pedagogy to promote the learning, retention, and success of students in a diverse community college learning environment
• Experience and willingness to teach chemistry courses offered in all formats: in-person, hybrid, and/or online.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, as evidenced by activities in curriculum development, chemical education or chemistry, and/or recent scholarly publications
• Interest in and commitment to being a collaborative member of the chemistry department, participating on faculty committees, and engaging in campus activities
• Ability to teach all lower division courses in chemistry with a focus on introductory chemistry
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Job Dates & Compensation

Job Open Date: 10/30/2026

Job Close Date: 02/01/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: August 2027

# of Months: 10