Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Sabbatical Leave

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District’s Los Medanos College in Pittsburg seeks chemistry instructor(s) for teaching assignments at the Pittsburg campus and Brentwood Center.

Adjunct faculty duties include delivering instruction per curriculum, fostering a learning environment, evaluating student progress, meeting with students outside class, and maintaining records. Minimum qualifications include a master’s in chemistry or equivalent as outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in chemistry required
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and Master’s degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry; or the equivalent.
• Complete the equivalency form if the minimum qualifications are not exactly met.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, outlines and schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment that emphasizes learning and critical thinking.
• Evaluate progress of students and grade work.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics; keep current knowledge in subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Chemistry

Teaching

Course design

Education

Master’s degree or higher in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and Master’s degree in related fields

Equivalent degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Title

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Description of Position

The Physical Science Department at Los Medanos College is seeking Chemistry instructor(s) for teaching assignments at the Pittsburg campus and Brentwood Center.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries

Please contact Francesca Briggs by email at [e-mail] for questions.

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Faculty

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number F01346

# of Openings

# of Openings 1

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)

Position Status

Position Status Temporary

EEO Job Category

EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Employee Group Part-Time Faculty

Department

Department L5008-Physical Science

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

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

EDUCATION :
Master’s degree or higher in chemistry,
OR
bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and Master’s degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry,
OR
the equivalent.

Please note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications EXACTLY or if you’re unsure whether or not your degree meets the minimum qualifications, you MUST complete the equivalency form contained in the application packet.

License/Certificates/Credentials

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

We welcome applicants with a variety of teaching experiences, including those gained as a teaching assistant, tutor, industry mentor, or community educator. A demonstrated commitment to inclusive and effective teaching is highly desired. We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate a commitment to:
1. Creating student-centered learning environments that support the success of all students.
2. Implementing or learning to implement inclusive and culturally responsive
teaching strategies, such as active learning, collaborative problem-solving, or
growth-mindset approaches.
3. Using or developing affordable and accessible course materials, such as open
educational resources ( OER ).
4. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in Chemistry education, through
teaching practices, mentorship, course design, or community engagement.
5. Contributing to a collaborative, equity-minded department culture, including
participation in professional development or student support initiatives.

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 07/13/2026

Job Close Date:

Job Close Date: 12/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins:

Employment Begins: FA26

# of Months

# of Months 12

Employee Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
1. The applications, cover letters, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
3. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

Request For Reasonable Accommodation


Medical Verification


Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
[e-mail]

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Tell us how you meet the minimum qualification of: (1) Master’s degree or higher in chemistry, OR (2) Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and Master’s degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry, OR (3) the equivalent. Please note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications EXACTLY or if you’re unsure whether or not your degree meets the minimum qualifications, you MUST complete the equivalency form contained in the application packet.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Optional Documents
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
• Application for Equivalency
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

Contra Costa Community College District
District Office
500 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553

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