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Chemistry Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Clovis Community College
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Chemistry Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Clovis Community College
Clovis, CA. Application closes on February 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM. Start date: December 23, 2025. Campus: Clovis Community College, State Center Community College District.
Essential Functions At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, students and community partners dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An Equity‑Minded Individual
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 both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.
Responsibilities
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 and/or revising curriculum and program, including program review and developing / assessing student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
Participating in the accreditation process;
Developing/utilizing 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, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on‑line or off‑campus and large group instruction classes as needed;
Otherwise fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to 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 equivalency).
Note If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, 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 how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
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;
Cooperate with regard to 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 including demonstrated willingness to improve teaching methodology;
Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
Knowledge of the community college and its 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. The District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also 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 as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.
Interview Schedule
First level interviews the week of February 23, 2026;
Final interviews the week of March 12, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
Submission 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 to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.
Contact Information Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721. Phone: (559) 243-7100. For information on Clovis Community College or State Center Community College District, visit www.scccd.edu.
Position Number Position No. CCHEM-INS (Slot #3301).
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Essential Functions At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, students and community partners dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An Equity‑Minded Individual
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 both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.
Responsibilities
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 and/or revising curriculum and program, including program review and developing / assessing student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
Participating in the accreditation process;
Developing/utilizing 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, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on‑line or off‑campus and large group instruction classes as needed;
Otherwise fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to 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 equivalency).
Note If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, 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 how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
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;
Cooperate with regard to 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 including demonstrated willingness to improve teaching methodology;
Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
Knowledge of the community college and its 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. The District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also 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 as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.
Interview Schedule
First level interviews the week of February 23, 2026;
Final interviews the week of March 12, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
Submission 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 to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.
Contact Information Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721. Phone: (559) 243-7100. For information on Clovis Community College or State Center Community College District, visit www.scccd.edu.
Position Number Position No. CCHEM-INS (Slot #3301).
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