Part-time Faculty Pool: Chemistry

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 116,806; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Potential for additional compensation for Doctorate

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking part-time faculty for the Chemistry department. The role involves providing innovative instruction, maintaining student records, and participating in departmental activities. Qualifications include a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field and preferably teaching experience. This position offers a flexible, part-time schedule with competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or a relevant field.
• Teaching experience in Introductory and General Chemistry preferred.
• Knowledge of current technology skills related to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative instruction in chemistry.
• Maintain student attendance and records.
• Participate in departmental professional activities.

Skills

Teaching experience in Chemistry

Familiarity with computers in curriculum

Knowledge of DEIA principles

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry with Master's in related fields

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Chemistry

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 20250016

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Science, Math and Engineering

Open pool for academic year 2025-2026Additional Compensation for Doctorate

Merced College is located in California’s Central Valley and offers a dynamic, innovation-focused environment for instructional professionals. This is an open pool for the 2025-2026 academic year; appointments are made as needs arise.

Examples of Duties

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g., grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in chemistry OR
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND a Master's degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience and/or coursework in Introductory and General Chemistry
• Familiarity with the use of computers in the chemistry curriculum
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Update: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages. Do not include links here.

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
• Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. Describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit your response to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency).

Only the required documentation listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits: Sick leave; faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each twenty hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, please follow Merced College career pages for the position.

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