Part-Time Chemistry Instructor Pool

Gavilan College • Gilroy Campus, CA

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About The Position

Gavilan College is seeking part-time Chemistry Instructors to teach courses based on departmental needs, with assignments made semester by semester. Part-time work is defined as not exceeding 67% of a full-time load. Teaching may include lecture-discussion courses during the day, evening, or on Saturdays, and may be delivered online or through distance education. The position includes curriculum development and review and assessment of student learning. Applicants should live within commuting distance of Gavilan College.

The ideal candidate is equity-minded and committed to creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds, particularly historically underserved students in the Latinx community. The instructor should value collaboration, transparent decision-making, community service, and continued learning in anti-racist pedagogy. The position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualifications: a master’s degree in chemistry; or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and a master’s degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry; or the equivalent.
• Degrees and credits used to meet minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions.
• Foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party for U.S. degree and major equivalency, with the evaluation attached to the application.

Nice To Haves

• An equity-minded approach and commitment to supporting historically underserved students, particularly in the Latinx community.
• Commitment to student-centered practices, cross-campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, community service, and ongoing learning in anti-racist pedagogy.
• Curiosity, innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in-class or online/distance education activities.
• Evaluate students’ work and consult with students outside class or online.
• Maintain currency in the subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the District.
• Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain weekly office hours as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
• Observe, support, and enforce District regulations, policies, and programs.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other student services.
• Advise students on requirements for successful achievement in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice, and bias, and respect everyone’s dignity.
• Perform other instructional-related duties as assigned.
• Develop and review curriculum and assess student learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time