Chemistry Instructor - Berkeley City College; Tenured Track

Chemistry Instructor - Berkeley City College (Tenured Track)

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Berkeley City College (BCC), one of California’s 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1/2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college’s mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well‑being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples.

BCC is ranked second in the state in the percentage of students who transfer to U.C. Berkeley.

BCC serves students who seek general education, transfer to four‑year universities, associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, the sciences, career/technical areas, or foundational skills. BCC students represent a diverse mix of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Many are the first in their families to attend college. The college is an active partner in local economic development and employment training endeavors and maintains a strong and unique collaboration with U.C. Berkeley.

Berkeley City College’s world‑class faculty has created a student‑centered learning community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. They have won distinction in the sciences, arts, English, humanities, multimedia arts, and the social sciences.

Job Title: Chemistry Instructor - Berkeley City College (Tenured Track)

Time Base: 1.0 FTE, 10 months

Compensation: Salary Range: $72,148 - $97,444/yr. Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Department: Division Dean I (852)

Location: City: [city not listed], State: CA

The Chemistry department is committed to quality teaching and enjoys a cohesive mutually supportive atmosphere. The students that return after achieving their educational and vocational goals tell us that our preparation is more than sufficient. Many of our transfer students often do better at four‑year colleges than students native to those institutions. The Chemistry Instructor will have the primary responsibility for lecture and laboratory instruction in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and General Chemistry.

The assignment may also include other courses in the discipline including Introductory General Chemistry and Analytical Instrumentation. Our continuing goal is to always remain student‑centered without sacrificing academic rigor. Maintaining high academic standards is critical to the continued success of our students and is, therefore, important to each and every faculty member.

• Teach a broad range of Chemistry classes, with special emphasis on transfer courses for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and Introductory General Chemistry.
• The teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment.
• Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.
• Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.
• Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
• Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching‑learning techniques and teaching materials.
• Participate…