Chemistry Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)

About This Role

This role involves providing instruction in Chemistry at Clovis Community College, teaching both developmental and transfer-level courses, and playing a lead role in program coordination. The instructor will contribute to curriculum development, student advising, and participate in college committees and professional development with a strong commitment to equity-minded practices and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full schedule of developmental and transfer level chemistry courses as assigned
• Teach the principles and applications of chemical instrumentation
• Assume the lead role in introductory, general, or organic chemistry programs as needed
• Assist in the coordination of laboratory facilities
• Develop and/or revise curriculum and programs, including program review and developing/assessing student learning outcomes
• Participate in the accreditation process
• Develop/utilize technologies for classroom presentations
• Advise students
• Participate in appropriate professional meetings and workshops
• Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed

Requirements

• 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 a valid California Community College Credential OR equivalent education and/or experience
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Qualifications

• Master's in chemistry

Nice to Have

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
• Related work and professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students
• Broad-based academic background in chemistry
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures
• Experience serving on campus committees
• Commitment to professional growth including demonstrated willingness to improve teaching methodology
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals

Benefits