Chemistry Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 2,166,510 - 2,377,530; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Chemistry Instructor to join their department at Fullerton College. Responsibilities include teaching General Chemistry and preparing lectures while evaluating student performance.

The position requires a Master's degree in chemistry or a Bachelor's degree with a relevant Master's. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. Competitive salary rates based on lecture and lab units are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry PLUS Master’s in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in General Chemistry and Chemistry laboratory sessions.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain academic records.
• Participate in faculty meetings and student advising.

Skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry plus Master’s in related fields

Job description

Chemistry Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Applicants must submit by 11:59 p.m. PST on the closing date.

Position Details

Title: Chemistry Instructor (Part‑time pool)

Department: FC Natural Sciences, Fullerton College

Salary: $1,572.67 – $1,725.85 per lecture unit rate; $1,572.67 – $1,725.85 per lab parity unit rate; $1,258.16 – $1,380.60 per lab unit rate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in General Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry, General, Organic and Biological Chemistry.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and laboratory sessions, evaluate student performance, and maintain academic records.
• Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum planning, and student advising as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry PLUS Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience using multimodal, student-centered pedagogy to serve first‑generation, immigrant, and low‑income students.

Documents Required

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Official transcripts with degree clearly posted (unofficial acceptable if legible)

Application Process

Submissions must include all required documents; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications are reviewed by the department; selected candidates will be contacted for interview.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808‑4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled interview date.

Notice: This recruitment will remain active for one year from the opening date and may close earlier if the need for hiring is satisfied.