Job Details

Chemistry Instructor (Tenure-Track)


Campus: Cañada College

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: 80

Months Per Year: 10

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

As a Department, our mission is to provide high-quality education emphasizing critical thinking, academic rigor, hands-on laboratory experience, and real-world applications. Our department actively addresses socio-academic inequity, with the vision that all students have the opportunity to achieve academic excellence in our field of study.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Teach lecture/lab classes as assigned from the Chemistry Department Curriculum
2. Assist in curriculum revisions, new course development, department planning, and program review
3. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance the Chemistry offerings of the department
4. Participate, on an ongoing basis, in the development, assessment, and analysis of student learning outcomes in Chemistry
5. Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies
6. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
7. Serve as a member of division and college committees
8. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner
9. The college offers day and evening classes, and faculty may be required to teach a class in the evening

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:

1. College-level courses in chemistry, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical instrumentation, and chemical laboratory technology, and recent successful experience in teaching, or preparation to teach
2. And willingness to expand the use of technology in chemistry education, including online instruction

Skills and Abilities:

1. Commitment to staying abreast with the latest developments in chemistry
2. Reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and examine its effect critically
3. Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles in developmental and transfer courses
4. Use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote the development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners
5. Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to the subject matter
6. Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
7. Develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of those outcomes
8. Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
9. Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college
10. Ability, initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
11. Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division, and college activities

Job Requirements:

• Master's or above in chemistry OR Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's or above 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.

Preferred

• At least 2 years full-time equivalent teaching experience
• Prior working experience in an industry setting is highly desirable
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students
• Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
• Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching in chemistry
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within chemistry courses and classrooms
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American, and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices
• Proficiency in a non-English language spoken by our Latinx and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students (e.g., Spanish, Tagalog, etc.)

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 (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) 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.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and

ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must have completed 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, 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: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

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.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


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