New River Community College
Chemistry Instructor (Tenure-Track)
New River Community College, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Chemistry Instructor (Tenure-Track)
Campus:
Skyline College
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Schedule:
80
Months Per Year:
10
Mandated Reporter:
Yes
Campus Security Authority:
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach lecture and laboratory classes as assigned from the Chemistry Department Curriculum, including Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry for Health Professionals (General-Organic-Biochemistry), and other Chemistry courses.
Collaborate on curriculum revisions, new course development, department planning, and program review.
Participate in the development, revision, and/or selection of course materials, laboratory experiments, equipment, and technology that will enhance the Chemistry offerings of the department.
Participate, on an ongoing basis, in the development, assessment, and analysis of student learning outcomes in Chemistry.
Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
Serve as a member of division and college committees.
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner.
The college offers day and evening classes, and faculty may be required to teach a class in the evening.
Actively contribute and engage in STEM division events and activities.
Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
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.
Willingness to expand the use of technology in chemistry education, including online instruction.
Skills and Abilities
Commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in chemistry.
Reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and examine its effect critically.
Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles in developmental and transfer-level courses.
Use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners.
Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to the subject matter.
Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
Develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of those outcomes.
Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college.
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.
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.
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred
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 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, 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 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.
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.
To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195393
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Skyline College
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Schedule:
80
Months Per Year:
10
Mandated Reporter:
Yes
Campus Security Authority:
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach lecture and laboratory classes as assigned from the Chemistry Department Curriculum, including Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry for Health Professionals (General-Organic-Biochemistry), and other Chemistry courses.
Collaborate on curriculum revisions, new course development, department planning, and program review.
Participate in the development, revision, and/or selection of course materials, laboratory experiments, equipment, and technology that will enhance the Chemistry offerings of the department.
Participate, on an ongoing basis, in the development, assessment, and analysis of student learning outcomes in Chemistry.
Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
Serve as a member of division and college committees.
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner.
The college offers day and evening classes, and faculty may be required to teach a class in the evening.
Actively contribute and engage in STEM division events and activities.
Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
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.
Willingness to expand the use of technology in chemistry education, including online instruction.
Skills and Abilities
Commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in chemistry.
Reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and examine its effect critically.
Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles in developmental and transfer-level courses.
Use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners.
Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to the subject matter.
Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
Develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of those outcomes.
Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college.
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.
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.
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred
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 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, 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 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.
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.
To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195393
#J-18808-Ljbffr