(Part-time Faculty Pool) Chemistry Instructor

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time teaching assignments in this discipline. Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences—emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. You can expect to be part of an inclusive community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. Monterey Peninsula College is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a member of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. We serve a diverse student population and prioritize applicants who demonstrate equity‑mindedness through commitment to closing equity gaps. Position Definition Under the supervision of the area Dean and the guidance of the Department, the part‑time instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and governing policy; evaluate student progress; and perform other instructional duties as assigned. Instructor may be assigned to the Monterey campus and/or Marina Education Center. Duties and Responsibilities Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the full period. Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to arrange unavoidable absences. Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, including a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated. Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal, and grading. Submit all necessary reports—attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets—when due and certify their accuracy. Comply with all institutional policies and procedures. Give careful attention to all bulletins, memoranda, and emails from administrative offices. Check faculty mailbox and MPC email frequently. Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender‑identity, sexual‑orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. Qualifications Master’s degree in chemistry, or 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 (equivalency forms must be submitted for consideration). Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender‑identity, sexual‑orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Monterey Peninsula College actively seeks a diverse pool of applicants interested in working in an environment that values flexibility, openness to change, collaboration, respect, and involvement in college activities. The District is an equal‑opportunity employer. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, marital status, disability, gender‑identity, age, sexual orientation, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam‑era veteran, or political or organizational affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monterey Peninsula College