Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

SCCCD International Education; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

Clovis Community College seeks a Chemistry Instructor for its part-time faculty pool, teaching lecture and lab in introductory, general and organic chemistry on campus and at off-site locations. Duties include developing and updating curricula, advising students, and supporting program outcomes.

The ideal candidate will promote equity and collaborate with colleagues, participate in accreditation activities, and assist in scheduling and student recruitment while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry required for eligibility.
• Alternative: BA/BS in chemistry or biochemistry plus advanced master’s in related fields.
• A valid California Community College Credential is acceptable.
• Equivalency may be granted with appropriate evidence.

Responsibilities

• Teach chemistry lectures and laboratories at campus and off-site locations.
• Develop and revise curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Coordinate laboratory facilities and assist with program review.
• Participate in accreditation processes and college committees.
• Advise students and engage in equity-conscious teaching practices.
• Contribute to scheduling, student recruitment, and use of instructional technology.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Collaboration

Education

Master’s in chemistry

Bachelor’s + Master’s in related fields

California Community College Credential

Equivalency consideration

Job description

Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

Continuous Recruitment

This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

Announcement Information

Posting Number Title Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College Campus Location Clovis Community College

Essential Functions of Position

At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.

An Equity‑minded Individual Is a Person Who

• Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference;
• Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
• Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

Clovis Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Clovis Community College.

The ideal candidate will share Clovis Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2025‑2026 academic year, we enrolled over 19,000 students in which 55% identify as Latinx, 13% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 4% as Black/African American, 23% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 4% as multiracial. Clovis Community College is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well‑being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to providing services responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in chemistry, on the Clovis Community College campus and at off‑site community campus locations. Duties includes teaching both lecture and laboratory classes in introductory, general and organic chemistry, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining instruments used in teaching chemistry;
• Teaching the principles and applications of chemical instrumentation;
• Assisting in the coordination of laboratory facilities;
• Developing and/or revising of curriculum and program, including program review and developing and accessing of student learning outcomes for courses and programs;
• Participating in the accreditation process;
• Communicating effectively with students and staff, and maintaining effective working relationships;
• Developing/utilizing technologies used for classroom presentations;
• Advising students;
• Participating in college/district committees;
• Participating in appropriate professional meetings and workshops;
• Cooperating with regard to scheduling classes between colleagues in the same disciplines; and
• Participating in student recruiting activities.
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on‑line or off-campus, and large group instruction classes as needed, may include off-campus instruction at local high schools for dual enrollment.
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry;

OR

• A valid California Community College Credential;

OR

• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of quality instruction at the community college level or beyond with an emphasis on introductory level college chemistry courses;
• Broad based academic background in chemistry;
• Related work experience;
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety practices and procedures;
• Experience serving on campus and district committees;
• Knowledge and use of current educational technology and multimedia‑presentation software;
• Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge and experience in program review and accreditation;
• Commitment to professional growth including demonstrated willingness to improving teaching methodology;
• Knowledge of student success models/orientation programs designed to improve student success and retention;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and re‑mediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals; and
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule
• All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours

For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part‑Time Faculty Agreement.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process for part‑time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.

SCCCD EEO Plan

Additional Information About The Position

About the College

Located in the heart of California, Clovis Community College is one of the newest and fastest growing community colleges in California. Clovis Community College offers quality education in a friendly, innovative, and contemporary setting to students from the Fresno, Clovis, and foothill communities. Accredited in 2015, the College’s culture is based on a commitment to and a vision for creating and maintaining a collaborative teaching and learning environment that fosters equitable student achievement and academic excellence.

The College’s instructional and student services units are united by the common goal of providing exemplary academic programs and support services tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student population and its communities. The College mission and vision reflects this ambitious and inspiring goal.

Our Mission

Creating Opportunities – One Student at a Time

• We honor diversity and serve all students of our community;
• We promote opportunities for success and wellness through full access to programs and services, and we provide comprehensive student support to achieve equity;
• We foster critical, creative, and engaged thinking through education based on integrity, generosity, and accountability;
• We support student success along pathways to certificates, degrees, and transfer programs, preparing student for thriving futures;
• We build community partnerships to enhance student learning and success, thereby advancing economic vitality in the community;
• We engage in reflective research and innovation focused on learning and student success.

Clovis Community College Continues To Make History With Many Accolades And Accomplishments

Because Of Its Emphasis On Excellence And Student Success, And Recently Had Its Accreditation Reaffirmed For Seven‑years By The Accrediting Commission For Community And Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

Additional Awards And Accomplishments

• Invited to apply for the 2023 Aspen Prize as one of the top 150 community colleges nationwide;
• Awarded “Champion for Higher Education,” for exemplary work in awarding associate degrees for transfer for 4 years in a row in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 by the Campaign for College Opportunity; and
• Selected Top 10 Finalist for the National Bellwether Award in 2018, out of nearly 400 nominations submitted nationwide, for our English Department’s collaboration with Clovis West High School;
• Earned the following rankings out of 116 California Community Colleges (Data source: California Community College’s Student Success Metrics):
  • #1 in rate of transfer to UCs and CSUs in 2019‑20;
  • #1 in rate of transfer to any 4 year institution in 2019‑20;
  • #1 in rate of transfer to a 4 year institution for Hispanic students in 2019‑20; and
  • #2 in rate of students becoming employed after exiting in 2019‑20.

Posting Specific Questions

• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
• * At the time of application,