Part-Time Dual Enrollment Chemistry Instructor; Pool

Part‑Time Dual Enrollment Chemistry Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District is seeking a Part‑Time Dual Enrollment Chemistry Instructor to teach courses in the Dual Enrollment program on participating high school campuses. The position requires an instructional award and experience teaching chemistry at the community college level.

• Teach courses in the Dual Enrollment program on participating high school campuses.
• Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students and establish student learning outcomes.
• Provide a classroom environment that promotes and stimulates learning for every student.
• Use and stay abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom, and maintain knowledge of state agency requirements and regulations over the program and its courses.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Collaborate with other program faculty and staff to use assessment techniques to maximize instruction effectiveness and student success.
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs.

• Issues pertaining to training and employment in the applicable discipline area.
• Experience or familiarity with the development of student learning outcomes and assessment, as well as program review.
• Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, mission and values.
• Successful teaching experience or preparation to teach the full range of applicable discipline college courses.
• Experience in computer‑based applications and modern teaching technologies.

• Evidence of outstanding teaching ability.
• Competence in teaching both theoretical concepts and practical skills.
• Commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods that reflect department standards and practices.
• Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Motivation of students from diverse backgrounds, including socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+.
• Engagement of students actively in studies, encouraging critical thinking and independent learning.

• Master's in chemistry or Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry plus a Master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry or equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Safety:
Employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, including near‑miss incidents, to their supervisor. The position is a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, and a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

The position requires an on‑site office environment, in‑person work (with potential telework), frequent hearing and speaking, computer use, frequent bending, and extended sitting. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or may choose the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity.

Closes: 6/30/2026