Part-Time Chemistry Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 122,606 - 208,017; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District seeks adjunct chemistry faculty to teach all courses in the chemistry curriculum. You will assist in curriculum revisions and develop new courses while consulting with students during office and lab hours.

Maintain current knowledge of technologies used in the discipline. The role requires engaging teaching strategies, experience at the college level, and a commitment to equity-minded practice across diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in chemistry or Bachelor's in chemistry/biochemistry with Master's or higher in related fields, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and equity-minded practice with diverse student populations and staff.
• Experience teaching at college level and ability to engage students in learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach all courses offered in the chemistry curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during office and lab hours.
• Maintain expertise in current technologies.

Skills

Teaching chemistry

Curriculum development

Student advising

Laboratory instruction

Lecturing

Course revision

Industry-standard lab techniques

Education

Master's or higher in chemistry

Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's or higher in biochemistry/related field

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach all courses offered in the chemistry curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours.
• Maintain expertise in current technologies.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Knowledge Of

• Chemistry, organic chemistry, and academic preparation for, or successful experience teaching the discipline at the college level.
• Spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
• Successful teaching techniques that engage students in their learning, motivate students to develop higher‑order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.
• Related technology appropriate to instruction and currency in the discipline.

Skills And Abilities

• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• The capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically.
• Skill and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken language.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals, and ideals.

Job Requirements

• Master's or higher in chemistry OR Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's or higher in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalent (see below).
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type:

• Degree Equivalence: The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence
• Professional Achievement Equivalence: The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

• Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.
• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on‑site office environment; in‑person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online.
• Comprehend speech at normal levels.
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment.
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending at the waist.
• Physical presence at on‑site locations.
• Communicate and interact with others.
• Observe and interpret people and situations.
• Learn and apply new information or skills.
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Self‑regulate emotion and behavior.

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.