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Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
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Position Number: 5736246
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01137
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students.

To further this work, the Pleasant Hill Campus of DVC is looking for adjunct instructors for our Spring 2025 semester to provide college level instruction in Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry. The position includes lecture and laboratory preparations and teaching, classroom management, and student assessment/evaluation. Successful applicants will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.

Inquiries:
Please direct all inquiries regarding this posting to Crina Orac at: corac@dvc.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3540 - Chemistry

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION:
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

1. Master's degree in chemistry
OR
2. Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND a master's degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry
OR
3. A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in chemistry
OR
4. The equivalent. (If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the equivalency form.)

Desirable Qualifications:
N/A

Job Open Date: 09/06/2024
Job Close Date: 12/31/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2025
# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10791

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.