Chemistry Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Chemistry Instructor to join its faculty pool. The instructor will be responsible for teaching chemistry in various formats and ensuring student success through effective communication and diverse instructional methods. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's in Chemistry and demonstrate a commitment to equity in education. Salary ranges from $45.49 to $61.78 per lecture hour.

Qualifications

• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching.
• Commitment to equity-minded practices in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various settings and times.
• Maintain professional conduct while teaching.
• Evaluate student progress through various assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Innovative teaching methods

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Education

Master’s in chemistry

Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry with a master’s in a related field

Job description

Chemistry Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC 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.

Providing instruction in Chemistry 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, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching chemistry;
• Teaching the principles and applications of chemical instrumentation;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in chemistry;
• Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• 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 practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to provide quality instruction at the community college level with an emphasis on introductory level college chemistry courses;
• Broad based academic preparation in chemistry;
• An understanding of current chemistry research trends and/or methodology;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety practices and procedures;
• Commitment to professional growth;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• 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;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.