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PT Instructor - Physical Science (Analytical Chemistry) - Continuous Applicant Pool
PT Instructor - Physical Science (Analytical Chemistry) - Continuous Applicant Pool
Santa Monica College
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Part Time Faculty
Job Number: 00335
Location: 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405, CA
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Job Duties
- Teach career technical education (CTE) combined lecture and laboratory course in analytical chemistry instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis) and other chemistry courses as assigned by departmental need, in full alignment with the approved Course Outline of Record.
- Train students in data acquisition, spectral analysis, calibration curve generation, statistical data treatment, error analysis, and method selection for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Integrate industry-relevant compliance practices into lab workflows, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and accurate laboratory recordkeeping.
- Supervise student operation of analytical instrumentation and maintain strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols.
- Enforce and model rigorous safety standards, including the proper use of fume hoods, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hazardous waste management, chemical hygiene plan, and the safe handling/disposal of flammable or toxic reagents.
- Develop course syllabi with clear Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
- Assess student learning through examinations, technical lab reports, problem sets, and/or collaborative final projects; provide timely, constructive feedback to support student career readiness.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to support student learning and skill development.
- Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, and grades via the College's Learning Management System (LMS).
- Attend industry advisory board meetings to ensure course content remains aligned with regional workforce needs.
- Participate in Department and College "Flex Day" activities and professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's in chemistry
OR
Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related chemical science.
- Experience as instructor of record (or extensive experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant) for undergraduate analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis lecture and laboratory courses.
- Alternatively, demonstrated experience as instructor of record teaching lower-division chemistry in a community college setting.
- Training or experience in evidence-based scientific teaching strategies, culturally responsive pedagogy, and equitable learning frameworks in STEM.
- Hands-on proficiency in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting core analytical platforms, specifically HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, and UV-Vis.
- Familiarity with additional instrumentation and separation techniques (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, IC) is desirable.
- Direct industry experience in Quality Control (QC), Environmental Testing, Water Quality/Wastewater Analysis, Pharmaceuticals, or Chemical Manufacturing.
- Practical familiarity working in a GLP/GMP environment, including experience with pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP), validation methodologies, deviation reporting, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and/or data integrity frameworks (such as ALCOA+).
- Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous waste management and a proactive approach to preventing laboratory accidents.
Additional Information
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITYWith the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Santa Monica College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future. Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another, and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others. In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist, and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity, and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community. To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals. We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement. In service of these goals, Santa Monica College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.
Application RequirementsA completed application consists of the following:
- Online District Application
- Resume
- Transcript
Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.
Please review our Diversity Report:Faculty/Staff Diversity Reports - Santa Monica College (smc.edu)
Equity StatementSanta Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity and inclusion. Equity, diversity and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment. Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at:https://www.smc.edu/administration/governance/board-of-trustees/documents/board-policy-manual/board-policies/chapter-3-general-institution/BP-3420-EEO.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Equivalency Statement
The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. If you are applying for the recruitment through equivalency based on work experience, you will be required to submit proof of your work history. For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at:https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/employment/documents/equivalency-statement-for-application.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Conditions of Employment
Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.
For more information about Santa Monica Community College:
https://www.smc.edu
https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/index.php
https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/diversity-equity-inclusivity/index.php
Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/smcacademic/jobs/5472091/pt-instructor-physical-science-analytical-chemistry-continuous-applicant-po
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