San Bernardino Community College District

Instructor, Chemistry (SBVC)

Posting Number: 2013P00384M

Position Type: Faculty

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Employment Period: Faculty-Tenure Track

Working Hours: Hours will vary depending on the needs of the campus.

Summary Description

The teaching assignment will include Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry and/or Organic Chemistry.

Examples of Duties

The teaching responsibilities include a regular load of lecture-lab courses scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend as needed; and performance of institutional responsibilities including holding office hours, participating in committees, developing curriculum, selecting text, advising students, and other related activities.

Minimum Requirements

1) 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 the equivalent.

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

Desired Qualifications

Ability to teach and develop curriculum in Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Introductory Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry courses.

The equivalent of one year of full-time teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues.

Skills and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, socioeconomic and language backgrounds.

A strong commitment to remain current in the field of Chemistry and its instruction.

Knowledge of and experience in the Chemistry applications of computers and the use of computers and other technology in instruction.

Knowledge of or experience in developing and implementing effective teaching strategies.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting salary annual salary $48,320.88 to $78,443.26 for 177 days of service, plus family medical, dental, and vision coverage and employee life insurance (employee contribution depends upon plan selected.) STRS Retirement (employee contributes 8.15%).

Posting Date: 01/14/2015

Closing Date: 02/13/2015

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered a qualified applicant, interested persons must submit ALL of the following documents:

1. Completed San Bernardino Community College District online application. (Do not state “See Resume” on the application form.) Determination of applicants meeting minimum requirements will be based upon information provided in the SBCCD application. Resumes will be reviewed by the committee only after information satisfying minimum requirements have been listed in the SBCCD application. Paper applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

2. A Resume summarizing your educational and professional experience.

3. A Cover Letter explaining how your experience and background demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements for the position stated in the posting.

4. Teaching Philosophy of your beliefs about teaching and learning. The statement or 

description should include examples of how you put your beliefs into practice by including concrete examples of what you do or anticipate doing in the classroom.

5. Unofficial Transcripts that show you meet the minimum educational requirement(s) for the position. Only transcripts showing the awarded minimum required degree or higher degree will be accepted. Transcripts must be legible. Transcripts must be from a US accredited institution. Transcripts from outside the US must include an official evaluation for equivalency. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts if the position requires a degree. Official Transcripts will be required upon hire. If possible, please highlight the area indicating the degree name/major and date the degree was awarded or conferred.

All interested parties must apply through the www.sbccdjobs.com website to be considered a qualified applicant. Applications that do not include all of the required documents will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

For applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements outlined in the posting may submit an Equivalency Request. The Equivalency Request and any additional supporting documents an applicant wishes to be considered must be attached.

As per the Clery Act of 1998, the campus security report can be found at http://www.sbccd.or/District_Police_Department/Clery_Act

For more information and to apply visit: http://apptrkr.com/569824

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