Term Instructor - Chemistry Pool

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Position Information

Posting Number: F0081

Job Title:

TERM INSTRUCTOR - CHEMISTRY POOL
Department:
Natural Sciences
Position Type:
Faculty (Term)
Employment Status:
Term
Salary:
Minimum $58,760.00 per 9 months
Open Date: 11/10/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled
Effective Date:
None

Teach five (5) courses per regular semester that may include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes.

• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.
• Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.
• Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting course outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Evaluate students to measure progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates clear understanding of content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods, and schedule.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning.
• Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students.
• Assist in academic advising of declared majors.
• Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans for systemic improvement.
• Participate in the self‑evaluation process and establish personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair.
• Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.
• Serve on committees and accept special assignments occasionally.
• Participate in scheduled institutional activities including convocation and graduation ceremonies.
• Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings and activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.
• Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities.
• Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.

• Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outlines to ensure content and objectives are met.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Have successful college teaching experience, including instructional technologies and media.

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods that enhance student success.
• Knowledge of a learning college and/or learning communities.
• Experience teaching college level courses and documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).

• This is a security‑sensitive position. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks.
• The College reserves the right to cancel or extend recruitment actions.
• Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.