Chemistry Instructor

Chemistry Instructor

Salary: $66,812.56 - $89,535.23 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Job Number:

Closing: 1/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:

Rocklin, CA

Division:
Instruction Office

Under minimum administrative direction of an educational administrator, develop curriculum, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, evaluate the performance of students engaged in the study of chemistry and other related courses, as directed, and perform related work as assigned.

Curriculum Development – ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with part‑time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies;

make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL:
Review curriculum for compliance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.

Lecture / Laboratory Preparation – ESSENTIAL:
Complete book order forms, as necessary; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library, as necessary; prepare lesson plans to be used in lectures and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supplies Instructional Assistant(s) with a materials listing and a schedule of laboratory experiments; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) and/or student help to assemble laboratory materials and move equipment in and out of laboratories, acquire and maintain materials as needed, select and prepare materials for use in the classroom and/or laboratory, prepare solutions and chemicals, check availability and operation of equipment and needed materials, clean, calibrate and check equipment and return items and equipment to proper storage areas after classroom and/or laboratory use;

practice correct handling of hazardous chemical materials, and recognize hazards associated with materials; check materials and equipment setups before each laboratory to determine suitability for use. PERIPHERAL:
In consultation with appropriate department members, review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness and select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposiums to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature (normally several sources—books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to enhance preparation of lectures;

prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio‑visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use, when appropriate; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) to train and direct student help to assist in laboratory preparation and clean‑up chores;

experiment with changes in laboratory procedures and/or equipment which will improve instruction; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area.

Lecture / Laboratory Presentation – ESSENTIAL:
Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important chemical concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, when appropriate; prepare and distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer…