Adjunct Faculty, 26/FA, CHEM 110L-05

Qualifications General Chemistry I Lab (Chem 110L) accompanies Chemistry 110 lecture. The lab develops introductory chemistry lab skills, safety practices, and qualitative and quantitative laboratory skills, including laboratory techniques (e.g. use of pipets, burets, balances), practice in the treatment of experimental data, representation of precision and accuracy, graphical analysis of experimental data, and scientific inquiry through hypothesis-driven experimentation. This lab will be taught in person on the Moraga campus during the 2026 Fall term on Thursdays from 8:30 - 11:30 am. In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of one hour per week) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom. To ensure consistency between sections of this multi-section course, instructors will faithfully implement the syllabus, experiments, laboratory activities, assessments, and/or grading standards provided by the Lab Coordinator or Department Chair. The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field; and undergraduate teaching experience in any subfield of Chemistry. Candidates should have experience with online/hybrid instruction. Preference will be given to those who have previously taught the lab, or CHEM 008, 009, 010 or 011. Candidates must reside in California. The salary range for this position is $6,208 - $8,590 (2.5 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here. Application Instructions Please apply online by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College. Submit a resume or CV. Include the name and contact information for three (3) professional references. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check. Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course (CHEM 110L), or CHEM 009, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements: Indicate interest via application to the posting Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021 Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Equal Employment Opportunity Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws. Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California