Chemistry Instructor

WELCOME

Solano Community College values the diversity of our community and is committed to honoring and empowering all of our students. We are seeking highly motivated applicants who excel in their chosen fields and are committed to working with the students from our communities. We invite student-oriented applicants who provide culturally responsive teaching, use a strength-based approach centered on students and are committed to continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness.

Solano Community College District is a single college district that serves one of the most ethnically and racially diverse counties in California. Located on the ancestral lands of the Patwin people, Solano Community College’s Fairfield campus is in the heart of Suisun Valley midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. We also serve students at centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, at Travis Air Force Base, and at three correctional facilities.

Our many innovative programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a new library and learning center, science labs, and lecture rooms.

Students who attend Solano Community College are dedicated, persistent, and remarkable individuals who deserve the best opportunities a community college can provide. Our students come from both urban and rural communities, the military, and other diverse economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We serve students who represent the following cultures:
Asian American (6%), Black/African American (15%), Filipino/a/x (9%), Hispanic/Latino/a/x (36%), Pacific Islanders (1%), Multi-Ethnic (9%), and White Non-Hispanic (22%). We seek candidates who embrace our community and our student population, and who have an unwavering commitment to equity, especially the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion.

Solano Community College is committed to applying promising practices in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). We are cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.

We invite you to join us on our journey to provide equitable and anti-racist education honoring and empowering the students of Solano Community College.

The Chemistry Department is part of the Mathematics and Science Division of Solano Community College. Chemistry is an integral part of many degrees offered emost, is the AS degree in chemistry. Chemistry is also a required part of many other degrees including AS and AST degrees in biology, kinesiology, engineering, biotechnology, general science and biomedical science. It is also a requirement for the BS in Biomanufacturing offered at Solano Community College.

We want instructors who care about students, about pedagogy, and the future of our community. We are looking for an individual willing to take risks to achieve those goals.

Currently, our primary need is for a faculty member with expertise in the areas of organic chemistry, general chemistry, and chemistry for health sciences including biochemistry. In addition, the successful candidate will be able teach a variety of other chemistry courses including instruction in labs using a variety of instruments, and familiarity with the use of computer probes, data loggers and data analysis software.

Safety is a priority at Solano Community College, and the successful candidate will be expected to know, follow, implement and enforce all safety rules and standards of the department.

Duties will include teaching chemistry lecture classes and labs and participating in curriculum development and planning for the future of the chemistry program at Solano College. The faculty member will also assist the College in developing and expanding course and degree offerings at the Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo campuses, as well as its online offerings. The ability to use and expand the use of technology and active learning strategies in the classroom and laboratory will be expected.

Teaching may occur on campus and/or synchronously and asynchronously online. Skilled candidates who have strong academic backgrounds, and can demonstrate a variety of teaching strategies,…