Posting Details

Announcement Information

Posting NumberAA2019-0805TitleChemistry Instructor (One Semester Temporary) Clovis Community CollegeCampus LocationClovis Community CollegeStart Date01/09/2020Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Clovis Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of the 2018-2019 academic year, we currently enroll over 12,000 students in which 44% identify as Latinx, 10% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 3% as Black/African American, 34% as White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 7% as multiracial.

CCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Providing instruction in Chemistry on the Clovis Community College campus for the Spring 2020 semester in a variety of instructional settings and times that may include evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching both lecture and laboratory classes in introductory, general and/or organic chemistry;
  
• Maintaining instruments used in teaching chemistry;
  
• Teaching the principles and applications of chemical instrumentation;
  
• Assuming the lead role in the introductory chemistry program;
  
• Assisting in the coordination of laboratory facilities;
  
• Developing and/or revising of curriculum and program, including program review and developing and accessing of student learning outcomes for courses and programs to improve student learning;
  
• Participating in the accreditation process;
  
• Communicating effectively with students and staff and maintaining effective working relationships;
  
• Developing/utilizing technologies for classroom presentations;
  
• Advising students;
  
• Participating in college/district committees;
  
• Participating in appropriate professional meetings and workshops;
  
• Cooperating with regard to scheduling classes between colleagues in the same disciplines;
  
• Participating in student recruiting activities; and
  
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).
  
  All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level;
  
• Broad based academic background in chemistry;
  
• Related work and professional experience;
  
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures;
  
• Experience serving on campus committees;
  
• Knowledge and use of current educational technology and multimedia presentation software;
  
• Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes;
  
• Commitment to professional growth including demonstrated willingness to improving teaching methodology;
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing;
  
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in 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 students;
  
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
  
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
  
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Conditions of Employment89 duty days.Salary and Benefits

Salary is $28,821 – $43,391 based on education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $1,041 is available. In addition, 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 the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.

The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the “recommended candidates”. These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President, Instruction and College President for final interviews.

A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants.

For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Fresno City College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to Position CCHEM-INS (5754).

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.

Additional Information

This is a one semester full-time temporary position. The District may fill one or more positions from this pool.

Additional Information about the Position

CCC Institutional Research Site

Open Date10/07/2019Close Date10/16/2019Closing Time11:55 p.m.Open Until FilledNoQuick Linkhttp://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2955Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities? NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
   • Yes
   • No
3. If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
2. Non-Confidential Letter of Recommendation 1 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline - MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
3. Non-Confidential Letter of Recommendation 2 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline - MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
4. Non-Confidential Letter of Recommendation 3 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline - MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
5. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
6. Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Certificates
2. Licenses
3. Copy of Degree/Transcripts
4. Evaluation Service Assessment
5. Additional Documents