Chemistry Instructor, part-time

College of the Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Desert invites applications for a Chemistry Instructor (part-time). The position supports a diverse student body across California campuses and contributes to a dynamic learning environment within the Office of Instruction.

Salary depends on qualifications and experience; this is a part-time adjunct role paid on an hourly basis. Location varies by assignment, with openings across CA. Closing date is 11/30/2026 at 12:00 AM Pacific.

Job description

Chemistry Instructor, part-time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: Location varies by assignment, CA
Job Type: PART TIME
Job Number: 2600301
Division: Office of Instruction
Department: School of Mathematics & Sciences
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: CODAA – College of the Desert Adjunct Association

Description

The College of the Desert, Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 20,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year. College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As a two-year college, we offer Associates Degree for Transfer, both in Art and Sciences, Associates Degrees, and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.

College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including racially and ethnically diverse students, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, “dreamers”, and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.

When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.

Interested in learning more about College of the Desert and the Coachella Valley? Visit the links below.

• – https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/career/community.php
• – https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/career/college-information.php

Who We Want:

• – Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
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