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San Mateo County Community College District

Chemistry Instructor (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

Position Number: 5970148
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Chemistry Instructor (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 2F0162
Location: Skyline College
Department:
Position Number: 2F0162
Percentage of Full Time: The work year is 175 days (10 months of service).
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: 10
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Min Salary:
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Position Type: Faculty Positions

Who We Are:

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:

Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline Colleges Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want:

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and

(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate for the students whom we serve.

The Position:

The College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Chemistry. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Start date of this assignment: Fall 2025.

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.

Teach lecture and laboratory classes as assigned from the regular Chemistry Department Curriculum, which may include Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry for Health Professionals, or other Chemistry courses
Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, department planning, and program review
Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters or above in chemistry OR Bachelors in chemistry or biochemistry AND a Masters 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

Physical Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Subject matter preparation:

Recent successful experience in teaching, or preparation to teach, college-level courses in Chemistry, including General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, and Chemical Laboratory Technology
Prior working experience in an industry setting is highly desirable, but not necessary

Evidence of outstanding ability as a teacher:
Appropriate evidence includes, but is not limited to, experience, training, or achievement that the candidate has:

A commitment to staying abreast with the latest developments in chemistry
The ability to reflect on and evaluate ones pedagogy and to examine its effect critically
The ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students abilities and learning styles in both developmental and transfer courses
The ability to use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote the development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners
The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to the subject matter
The ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
The ability to develop student learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students achievement of those outcomes
The enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
A familiarity with and willingness to expand the use of technology in chemistry education, including online instruction
A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college

Evidence of effectiveness as a colleague:

The 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting diverse students in higher education with an understanding of systemic barriers to student success
Commitment to refining teaching practices to better serve all students
Demonstrated success in creating equitable learning environments
Experience with inclusive and culturally-responsive teaching practices in chemistry
Track record of improving student outcomes across different groups
Understanding of the HSI designation and its practical applications in teaching
Extensive knowledge of Organic Chemistry principles and proven teaching experience in the field

Benefits:
Open Date: 01/30/2025
First Review Date: 02/06/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:

Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position)

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience

3. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted)

Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of hire.

4. A cover letter that includes a discussion of the following questions:

How do you adapt your teaching methods to create an inclusive learning environment that promotes success for students from diverse backgrounds and experiences? What specific approaches have proven most impactful in your experience?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment:

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background-checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement:

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations:

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report:

San Mateo County Community College Districts (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.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/