Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Salary: $74,467.75 - $112,526.75 Annually

Location: San Bernardino Valley College 701 S. Mt. Vernon St, San Bernardino, CA

Job Type: Academic Full-Time Tenure Track

Department: Chemistry

Job Number: 2426-00182

Closing: 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

SBVC is seeking applicants who are committed to advancing equity and who reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, sexual orientation, political, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds of the San Bernardino community. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate equity-minded practices in all areas of their work, including instruction, professional development, and college service.

San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry. SBVC is dedicated to serving a diverse student population and is committed to hiring faculty who can contribute to the mission of providing innovative programs and cohesive student services to support a diverse learning community, preparing students for transfer, workforce entry, and economic development while fostering an environment of belonging and continuous improvement.

Representative Duties:

The following duties are typical of those performed by faculty in this classification. Other duties may be assigned as appropriate.

• Provide instruction in Chemistry courses, including lectures and laboratories in introductory and general chemistry, in accordance with approved course outlines and departmental standards.

• Incorporate equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching practices that promote the success of all students.

• Collaborate with faculty colleagues on curriculum development, program review, and the design of laboratory experiences.

• Assess and evaluate Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

• Maintain accurate student records and submit required documentation in a timely manner.

• Maintain scheduled office hours to support and advise students.

• Actively participate in departmental, divisional, and college governance, including committee service and other forms of shared governance.

• Engage in professional development activities, including training in multiple instructional modalities (online, hybrid, in-person).

• Contribute to fostering an inclusive, collegial, and student-centered campus environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in chemistry OR

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry

OR the equivalent (Clickhttps://sbccd.edu/district-services/human-resources/documents/equivalency-process-and-form.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://sbccd.edu/district-services/human-resources/documents/equivalency-process-and-form.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ if requesting equivalency)

AND Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.

Desired Qualifications:

- One (1) or more years community college teaching experience

- One (1) or more years of demonstrated knowledge of general and organic chemistry and the ability to effectively communicate these concepts to community college STEM students.

- One (1) or more years demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues and contributing to programs that support teaching, learning, and service for a diverse student population.

- One (1) or more years demonstrated experience using multiple teaching methods to support students with diverse learning styles, as evidenced by course syllabi, lesson plans, or student feedback.

- One (1) or more years demonstrated experience designing and delivering effective instruction in on-campus, hybrid, and AI-enhanced learning environments, using appropriate technologies and instructional practices to support student success.

Employment Requirements

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements*:

- Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.

- Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)

- Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment

- Employment verification(s) (for salary placement on faculty salary schedule). The salary posted in the job listing reflects the range from the starting minimum to the maximum placement, which is determined based on the candidate's education and experience once the position is offered and the salary placement paperwork is submitted to the Office of Human Resources.

*Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's https://sbccd.edu/about-sbccd/board-of-trustees/policies-and-procedures/index.php.

Forecasted Recruitment Timeline (please note that delays may cause adjustments to this timeline):

FORECASTED RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Internal HR Screening:

9/25/26-9/30/26

1st Level Interviews:

10/19/2026-10/23/2026

2nd Level Interviews:

11/2/26-11/6/2206

Board Date:

12/14/26

Projected Hire Date:

Spring 2027

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9784732

The San Bernardino Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.

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