Part-Time Chemistry Instructor — Equity‑Focused Teaching

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in chemistry. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population.

MJC serves about 24,000 students annually, with demographics including 53.5% Hispanic, 35.1% White, 4.9% Asian, and 3.4% African-American/Black. The successful candidate will join a chemistry department focused on equity, with duties that include teaching lower-division courses in chemistry

Qualifications

• MINIMUM 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. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.
• The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above.

Responsibilities

• Teaching lower-division college courses in introductory chemistry, preparatory chemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established 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.

Education

Master’s in chemistry or Bachelor’s in chemistry and Master’s in a related field

Job description

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in chemistry. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population.

MJC serves about 24,000 students annually, with demographics including 53.5% Hispanic, 35.1% White, 4.9% Asian, and 3.4% African-American/Black. The successful candidate will join a chemistry department focused on equity, with duties that include teaching lower-division courses in chemistry