Chemistry Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Clovis Community College

Chemistry Instructor (Full‑Time, Tenure‑Track) – Clovis Community College Announcement Information Posting Number: AA2025-2020

Title: Chemistry Instructor (Full‑Time, Tenure‑Track) – Clovis Community College

Campus Location: Clovis Community College

Start Date: 08/05/2026

Essential Functions of Position Clovis Community College values diversity and equity. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners to close equity gaps.

Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;

Supports institutional practices that develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and

Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

Providing instruction in Chemistry on the campus and/or at off‑site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for the following:

Teaching a full schedule of developmental and transfer‑level chemistry courses as assigned;

Teaching the principles and applications of chemical instrumentation;

Assuming the lead role in the introductory, general, or organic chemistry programs as needed;

Assisting in the coordination of laboratory facilities;

Developing or revising curriculum and program, including program review and development of student learning outcomes to improve student learning;

Participating in the accreditation process;

Developing/using technologies for classroom presentations;

Advising students;

Participating in professional meetings and workshops;

Participating in student recruiting activities;

Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;

Participating in program review and assessment to improve student learning;

Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening, weekends, online or off‑campus, and large‑group instruction as needed;

Otherwise fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to diverse students in community colleges and understand the need for equity‑minded practice in the classroom.

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

The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note:

If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match the above exactly, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

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 and an understanding of historical patterns of exclusion;

Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities;

Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to better engage 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 used in providing instruction and support;

Cooperation with scheduling classes between colleagues in the same disciplines;

Broad‑based academic background in chemistry;

Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures;

Experience serving on campus committees;

Commitment to professional growth and willingness to improve teaching methodology;

Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; andKnowledge of the community college mission and goals.

Conditions of Employment 178 duty days per year.

Salary and Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the district offers a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Selection Procedure Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications. From those who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date, a selection advisory committee will review and determine candidates to interview.

FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS – the week of February 23, 2026

FINAL INTERVIEWS – the week of March 12, 2026

The selection advisory committee will rate interview responses, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). The best candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews. A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees for final approval.

State Center Community College District is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our district’s purpose of supporting student success locally and globally.

SCCCD EEO Plan

For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243‑7100.

Application Submissions Submission of application and related materials is the applicant’s responsibility and must be submitted through the district’s online applicant portal. The district reserves the right to re‑advertise or delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicant pool is insufficient or funding is unavailable. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be a cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.

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