Job Details

Initial Review Date: 2/13/17*

*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Chemistry Instructor, Foothill College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Under the direction of the Dean of the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Division, instruct community college lecture and laboratory chemistry courses to a diverse student population. Teach Organic Chemistry along with the full range of lower division chemistry courses taught at Foothill College as needed. Plan, organize, and oversee curriculum development with special attention to the laboratory. Set-up and perform light maintenance of laboratory instrumentation such as GC, GC-MS, IR, NMR, and UV-VIS spectroscopy. Prepare laboratory schedules and participate in collaborative efforts to establish protocols that promote safety in the handling of hazardous chemicals. Participate in mentoring of part-time faculty. Assist in the growth and success of students through careful preparation of instructional materials, application of effective teaching methodologies, and timely communication of critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, developing goals and metrics for student learning outcomes, evaluating mastery of course content and laboratory performance, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extra-curricular activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural
2. backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
3. Master's degree in chemistry OR bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND master's degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry OR the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated academic scholarship in the theoretical foundations of physical and organic chemistry.
2. Teaching experience in majors' organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses.
3. Extensive experience working and/or teaching in the chemistry laboratory, including the following:
4. Hands-on experience with the maintenance and operation of instruments used in community college and research laboratories, specifically IR, GC, GC-MS, NMR, and UV-VIS spectroscopy.
5. Skill with common wet laboratory techniques.
6. Experience with and knowledge of current hazardous waste handling in a chemistry laboratory.
7. Experience maintaining a safe laboratory environment in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
8. Familiarity and facility in use of technology as a teaching aid in the classroom.
9. Demonstrated collaboration and leadership skills.

In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate:

1. Enthusiasm for chemistry.
2. The ability to engage students and to promote their self-reliance.
3. The ability to motivate and develop students' critical thinking.
4. Ability to communicate articulately and effectively with individuals of diverse age, gender, ethnicity, educational and economic backgrounds.

To apply for this position, submit all required application materials (listed below) to http://www.fhdajobs.net.

APPLICATION PACKET:

1. A District application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/
2. In the application you will provide information which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural backgrounds, disability and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. You will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies, or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
3. A cover letter, not to exceed two pages, detailing: 1) your qualifications, skills and abilities as they relate to the preferred qualifications and 2) any additional qualifications you feel the committee should consider.
4. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
5. A list of all relevant chemistry courses you have completed along with a brief course description. Applicants invited to interview will be requested to submit transcripts verifying all chemistry courses taken and completed.

NOTE: Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application materials.

Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted.

HIRING RANGE: $57,066.00 - $93,722.00 annually* plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience*.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/All%20Faculty%20Schedules_16-17.pdf

Excellent benefits package that includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long-term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Faculty are also eligible for paid sabbatical leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Skill in routine safe handling of hazardous chemicals and chemical waste.
2. Endurance within a classroom setting, teaching students while standing, sitting, or walking throughout the classroom.
3. Use of aids such as whiteboards, posters, bulletin boards, overhead projector, computers, and other technology.
4. Retrieval, use, storage, and light lifting of teaching material, including books, equipment, assignments, etc.
5. Vision sufficient to read various materials and to monitor student safety in the laboratory
6. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person.
7. Adaptive to differing learning styles and responsive to behaviors (i.e. monitoring, evaluating, and managing both appropriate and inappropriate student behaviors.)
8. Address stressful events, created by hostile students by (a) maintaining emotional control, (b) listening without judgment or retaliation, (c) reasoning objectively and consistently, (d) keeping at the forefront the best interests of the student, and (e) maintaining professionalism and due process.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track position; 10 months per year.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2017

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

(650) 949-6217

Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://www.fhda.edu

*This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.

To apply, visit: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/





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