Part-Time Chemistry Instructor — Equity-Focused & Flexible

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

Yosemite Community College District's Modesto Junior College seeks a Part-Time Instructor of Chemistry to teach courses in introductory and organic chemistry, with the possibility of online evening or Saturday sessions.

The appointment emphasizes equity and student success, with a focus on curriculum responsiveness, diverse student backgrounds, and ongoing professional development; teaching may be online or on-site as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalent.
• Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Equivalency procedures may be used; applicant must provide proof of equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Teaching lower division college courses in introductory chemistry, preparatory chemistry, general chemistry and organic chemistry.
• Advancing equitable student learning through exemplary instruction in line with course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic and other records and submitting them according to policies and deadlines.
• Developing, implementing and assessing student-learning outcomes and using results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to improve student success, persistence and equity.
• Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter and effective teaching/learning strategies for diverse learners.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student equity

Public presentations

Collaborative work

Education

Master’s in chemistry OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalent

Job description

Yosemite Community College District's Modesto Junior College seeks a Part-Time Instructor of Chemistry to teach courses in introductory and organic chemistry, with the possibility of online evening or Saturday sessions.

The appointment emphasizes equity and student success, with a focus on curriculum responsiveness, diverse student backgrounds, and ongoing professional development; teaching may be online or on-site as needed.