Temporary Chemistry Instructor

Position: Full Time Temporary Chemistry Instructor
Location: San Jacinto

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Temporary Chemistry Instructor position located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Full Time Temporary Chemistry Instructor to teach and develop courses in Chemistry. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming.

Full time temporary faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week.  Office hours are also required.  Full time temporary faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces.  Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes.

This recruitment is for a full-time temporary, teaching faculty assignment for the Academic Year 2026/2027 (August 3, 2026 - May 27, 2027)

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year.

While this current vacancy is expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility.  

The start date for this position will be Fall 2026 (August).  Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.  

This position is in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their websites https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and http://.org

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Classroom Duties:

* Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in Chemistry in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlines

* Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus

* Effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds

Interaction with Students Outside Of Class:

* Advise students on academic and career matters

* Assist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universities

* Post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

Out-Of-Class Duties:

* Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records and submit them according to published guidelines

* Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus and in a timely manner with meaningful feedback

Professional and Curriculum Development:

* Maintain currency in field

* Develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum

* Maintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomes

* Interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology and materials

* Work with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning:

* Promote equity and student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning

* Create communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels

* Foster significant, long-lasting learning for students

Interaction with Colleagues:

* Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committees

* Participate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies

* At all times demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession

* Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review.

* Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

* Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if…