Part-Time Instructor Analytical Chemistry Technician Certificate

Part‑Time Instructor Analytical Chemistry Technician Certificate 2025‑2026

Application Close Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 11:59pm

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part‑time faculty member in chemistry to teach and support students in the Analytical Chemistry Technician Certificate program. The successful candidate will join a department committed to equity and student success.

Teach courses, maintain instrumentation, develop curriculum, support student equity, and fulfill institutional responsibilities.

Hourly range: $54.27 to $86.76 (certified part‑time, 2025‑2026). No benefits except Workers’ Compensation.

• Bachelor’s in chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, or equivalent.
• Two years experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory operating GC‑MS, HPLC, FTIR, FTNMR, ICP‑OES.
• Two years experience following U.S. EPA Methods, maintaining chain‑of‑custody and documentation.
• Knowledge of diverse student backgrounds and sensitivity to student needs.

• Mobility: sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation to operate keyboard, handle papers.
• Lifting: occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Visual requirements: close vision sufficient to read documents and computer screens.
• Hearing/Talking: normal hearing, speak/telephone communication.
• Emotional/Psychological: decision making, public contact, meeting deadlines.

• Develop curriculum or services that promote innovation and student equity.
• Enthusiasm for learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Professional growth, current subject area knowledge, state initiatives.
• Effective in a changing environment.
• Vision to enhance student success.
• Collaboration and governance participation.
• Interpersonal communication, community engagement, public presentation.

• Understanding of assessment processes to improve student success.
• Competent in active, student‑centered learning and emerging technologies.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minority students.
• Willingsness to examine and remediate instructional practices for inclusion.
• Experience addressing equity issues and culturally responsive teaching in chemistry.
• Ability to address equity gaps in coursework.
• Knowledge of Hispanic‑Serving designation practices.

• Teach courses in the Analytical Chemistry Technician Certificate program.
• Maintain equipment used in the program.
• Advance equitable learning through exemplary instruction.
• Inform students of course requirements, evaluation, attendance.
• Prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
• Maintain attendance and other records per published policies.
• Develop, implement, and assess learning outcomes; use results for improvement.
• Engage in data inquiry and self‑assessment to improve student success and equity.
• Participate in professional development to fulfill FLEX requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge and effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics standards.

No benefits, except Workers’ Compensation coverage.

Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.