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Fulltime Faculty/Tenure Track Instructor- General/Introductory Chemistry
Job Description
- Job Duties
This chemistry instructor will teach mostly introductory (Chemistry 10) and General Chemistry courses (Chem 11 and 12), including lectures and laboratories. In some semesters, the instructor will also be expected to teach a General, Organic, and Biochemistry (GOB) course for Allied Health students (Chem 19). In addition, the instructor will assist in the development of laboratory experiments and demonstrations for chemistry courses; assist with the assessment of student learning outcomes and analysis of assessment data; keep abreast of current trends in chemistry education; assist in the selection and maintenance of common laboratory instrumentation; participate in departmental activities including but not limited to curriculum development, textbook evaluation and selection, mentoring and evaluation of peers, professional development activities, compliance with laboratory safety protocols, and development and implementation of department policies; and participate in college-wide activities by serving on campus committees and/or advising student clubs.
- Minimum Qualifications
Your application should clearly show how you meet each of these qualifications:
Master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry OR bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND master’s degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, or chemical physics OR the equivalent*. Evidence of a working knowledge of equity practices in the classroom; the ability to effectively teach in a college classroom with a student population consisting of a diverse range of academic backgrounds, socio-economic status, cultural backgrounds, racial and ethnic identities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.- Preferred Qualifications
In your application, please clearly describe any of the following qualifications that you possess:
Evidence of successful implementation of equity practices in the classroom, including experience in utilizing effective practices for enhancing the success of underrepresented populations in STEM fields, including Latinxs, African-Americans, and women;
College level teaching experience in chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, especially in the lower division, including any experience working with students in Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry and Allied Health Chemistry classes;
Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with college students and professional colleagues; Knowledge of current advances and practices in chemistry education research and experience applying them in college-level classes, including utilization of a variety of teaching methods, including interactive methods, and developing laboratory experiments;
Recent participation in professional development programs or post-graduate degree programs designed to enhance pedagogical effectiveness and extra-curricular support for students preparing to enter STEM higher-education classrooms and laboratories as well as allied health professions.
Ph.D. degree in chemistry or biochemistry; background in inorganic, organic, or physical chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical education; other postgraduate studies and/or research in chemistry or chemical education.- Additional Information
FT Faculty Application Requirements
A standard application consists of the following:
- Online District Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript
- Two (2) Confidential Letters of Recommendation
* Additional, job-specific items may be required. Please refer to the job posting for specific details.
PLEASE NOTE: THE E-MAILS TO YOUR REFERENCE WRITERS REQUESTING CONFIDENTIAL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE NOT GENERATED UNTIL THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE. YOU MUST FINISH YOUR APPLICATION AND CLICK SUBMIT FOR THE E-MAILS TO GO OUT. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND AND ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR YOUR REFERENCE WRITERS TO RECEIVE THE REQUEST AND SUBMIT THE LETTERS PRIOR TO THE RECRUITMENT DEADLINE. ALSO, THE LINKS IN THE E-MAILS TO YOUR REFERENCE WRITERS WILL NOT WORK IF THEY ARE TRYING TO SEND THE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. IF THIS IS THE CASE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR REFERENCE WRITER SUBMIT THEIR LETTER DIRECTLY TO THE SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT humanresources@smc.edu.*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
