Full Time Instructor, Chemistry

Victorville, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 67886 - 142425

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Basic Functions

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 31 2025

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL TWO (2) POSITIONS

**Application Deadline: INTERNAL FOR 7 WORKING DAYS OCTOBER 1 2025 at 5:00 PM **

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7 WORKING DAYS

Voluntary Reassignment (Full Time Faculty Only)

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

10-Month Tenure Track Position

COMPENSATION:

Initial salary placement ranges from $67886 to $106308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

District paid medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
District paid $50000 life insurance policy for the employee.
Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Primary responsibilities include preparation and delivery of course materials required for teaching laboratory and lecture sections of General Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry; may include other courses appropriate to experience and education. Successful candidates will have background in chemistry and documented success in the use of educational technologies in the teaching and learning process. The assignment may include courses that are offered in the evenings and on weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional assignment includes lecture and/or laboratory classes in the discipline.
Assignments include but are not limited to conducting classes class preparation student evaluation office hours committee work curriculum and program development student learning outcomes assessments program review student activities and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.
Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members.
Participation in academic discipline/department decision making process and work regarding curriculum program development and other matters are expected of all department faculty.
Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
Participate in assessment evaluation and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes Program Review and Curriculum Development.
Create a learning environment that fosters student success using different teaching modalities.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty staff and student population.
Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.
Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects may include possible mentorship.
Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned.
Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.
Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in chemistry OR Bachelors in chemistry or biochemistry AND Masters in biochemistry chemical engineering chemical physics physics molecular biology or geochemistryOR the equivalent.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience teaching college-level General Chemistry courses.

(All degree and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions)

We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellors Office California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at:Minimum Qualifications California Community Colleges Chancellors Office ()

If you have additional questions please contact Human Resources directly at Ext. 2500.

In addition some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of chemistry and or organic chemistry class
Knowledge of Distance Educations Learning
Knowledge of developing course syllabi
Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including online hybrid remote HyFlex and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials certifications and regulatory standards current when applicable

ABILITIES:

Ability to teach lab and lecture sessions of general/organic chemistry
Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication collaboration and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
Demonstrated ability to remain current in ones discipline through ongoing professional development research and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
Ability to interact with others (faculty staff students administration)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To be considered a candidate for this position all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date however if a file is not complete by the First Review Date the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property will not be returned and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at School Jobs with your username and password.

All interviews for this position will be conducted in person on the Victor Valley College campus. Remote interview will not be offered.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at extension 2500 or by email at .

A complete file consists of all the following:

1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form

2. A letter expressing interest in the position

3. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.NOTE:Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States:Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating AgenciesThis evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.

4. A Resume or CV

5. A syllabus you have written for a college-level chemistry course.

VISA

Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

EEO Statement

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional professional development opportunities that are meaningful and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity equity and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class race color national origin disability (mental and physical including HIV/AIDS cancer and genetic characteristics) ancestry sex/gender (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices) age (over 40) marital status medical condition (genetic characteristics cancer or a record or history of cancer) military or veteran status and genetic information

Basic FunctionsFIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 31 2025THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL TWO (2) POSITIONS**Application Deadline: INTERNAL FOR 7 WORKING DAYS OCTOBER 1 2025 at 5:00 PM **VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7 WORKING DAYSVoluntary Reassignment (Ful...